الأخضر (Al-Akhdar)
Throughout the match — peaks when Saudi Arabia score (as they did vs Argentina in Qatar 2022)
Lyrics
الأخضر! الأخضر! يلّا يلّا الأخضر! الأخضر! الأخضر! يلّا يلّا الأخضر! Al-Akhdar! Al-Akhdar! Yalla yalla Al-Akhdar! Al-Akhdar! Al-Akhdar! Yalla yalla Al-Akhdar! السيف والنخيل على قلب كل فارس يلّا الأخضر!
translateEnglish Translation
The Green! The Green! Let's go, let's go, The Green! The Green! The Green! Let's go, let's go, The Green! The sword and the palm tree In the heart of every knight Let's go, The Green!
Rhythm Guide
al-AKH-dar! al-AKH-dar! / YAL-la YAL-la al-AKH-dar!
Melody: Arabic percussion-driven call-and-response chant
Why It Matters
"Al-Akhdar" (The Green) is Saudi Arabia's football nickname, named after the green in their national flag and kits. The sword and palm tree from their flag appear in supporter chants — the palm symbolizes prosperity and the sword justice. After the 2-1 upset of Argentina at Qatar 2022, the Saudi government declared a national holiday.