He played the group stage game vs China which Saudis tied 1-1, Yousuf scored the goal in the game   He played the game vs Qater in group stages which Saudis again tied 1-1   Yousuf scored a goal in 4-0 Route of Thailand in last group stage game . This match was vital to qualify for next stages of cup. Yousuf lead the team , as they defeated UAE 2-0 in Semi Finals to reach the Finals of 1992 Asian cup. Saudia collected the Runner's Up medal in Final vs Japan. Yousuf played whole game in the Final.   1993 Confederation Cup Appearance   The confederation cup was the last stop prior to Asian World Cup qualifiers for Saudi Arabia , and Yousuf played an instrumental role in it for Saudia. Saudia reached the finals of that first tournament which was than known as King Fahad Cup. Saudia Beat USA 3-0 , and Yousuf scored a brilliant goal himself.   1996 Asian Cup UAE  When the tournament started Yousuf was on bench but that changed quickly after the loss to Iran. Saudi Team got shocked in group stage game vs Iran which they lost 3-0 , Yousuf played in that game as a Substitute   Yousuf had a monumental game vs China in Quarter finals where Saudia were down 2-0, after China scored 2 early goals in minutes 6 and 16 . Yousuf scored a goal and made an assist and in end Saudia won the game 4-2   He played the game vs Iran in Semi Finals which was an epic rematch with their regional rivals considering that Saudia had lost to Iran 3-0. Saudia won the match on PK 4-3   Yousuf played the whole final and Saudia won the final beating UAE the host nation in final 4-2 , with Yousuf Scoring a critical first Penalty Shot   This was the second continental Asian Cup for Yousuf and Third for Saudi Arabia 1998 Arab Nations Cup Winning Squad Member   Yousuf collected the Trophy after winning the Championship with Saudia National team in tournament featuring, Algeria, Egypt , Morocco  Yousuf scored in the Semi Finals win game Saudia won 2-1 vs Kuwait. In finals he made an assist vs Qater to clinch the title for Saudia Arabia   1998 World Cup appearance with Saudi Arabia Yousuf for being the great player he was strangely only had a chance to play on the biggest stage , the world cup at almost the end of his career during his peaks in 88 and 92  Saudia Arabia failed to qualify for the 1986 world cup after winning 1984 Asian Cup Title and then failed to Qualify for 1990 world cup.