Roberto Mancini's tenure as the coach of the Saudi Arabian national football team has come to an end, leaving him financially better off but the team in a precarious position regarding World Cup qualification. Following a disappointing 0-0 draw against Bahrain in a crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier, fans in Jeddah expressed their dissatisfaction by holding up phones displaying Mancini's face with the word "out" beneath it. The atmosphere turned tense as the Italian coach exchanged gestures with supporters after the match, signaling that his departure was imminent. At 59 years old, Mancini was initially seen as a significant improvement over his predecessor, Hervé Renard. With a track record that includes winning Serie A and the Premier League, as well as leading Italy to victory in the European Championship, Mancini brought a level of European sophistication to the role. He took over the Saudi team in August 2023, with expectations not only to guide the Green Falcons through the World Cup qualifiers but also to prepare for the 2027 Asian Cup, which Saudi Arabia will host for the first time. The nation is eager to secure its first Asian Cup victory since 1996 as it looks ahead to the 2034 World Cup. Despite the high hopes, Mancini's time in charge has not yielded the desired results, leaving the team struggling to secure a spot in the upcoming World Cup.