In a post on social media, the SAFF said that Donis' contract would run until July 2027.

The 56-year-old has coached in his native Greece, including spells in charge of AEK Athens and Panathinaikos, as well as in Saudi Arabia.

Donis was most recently in charge of Saudi Pro League club Al Khaleej, who he joined in 2024.

Saudi Arabia will be appearing in their seventh World Cup Finals tournament, and their third in a row. They will also face Spain, and Cape Verde in Group H.

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