A special moment in George Donis' coaching career was recorded in the 2026 World Cup, as Saudi Arabia scored its first goal in the event under the guidance of the Greek technician. Ali Al Amri found nets in the 41st minute of the encounter with Uruguay, giving his team a lead and giving Doni a historic moment in his debut in the final World Cup phase.
The phase began with an attempt by Saudis within the Uruguayan region, with Fernando Muslera performing unstable surgery. Al Amri was found at the appropriate point and with close-range viewing sent the ball to the nets for 1–0.
The goal caused wild celebrations on the Saudi bench, as it was the team's first in this year's World Cup and the first to mark in a World Cup with George Donis on its bench.
The showdown with Uruguay also marks the first presence of the Greek coach in a World Cup final phase, adding even greater value to this moment.