Group H · Match 65 · Jun 26, 2026
Cape Verde VS Saudi Arabia
- Stage
- Group H
- Date
- Capacity
- 72K
- Roof
- Indoor
Kickoff in your time zone
Local times in the markets that follow this match most closely. Daylight saving rules already factored in.
Eastern (NYC)
Fri, Jun 26, 8:00 PM
Pacific (LA)
Fri, Jun 26, 5:00 PM
Mexico City
Fri, Jun 26, 6:00 PM
London (UK)
Sat, Jun 27, 1:00 AM
The teams
🇸🇦
FIFA rank#61
CoachRoberto Mancini
CaptainSalem Al-Dawsari
Formation4-2-3-1
Best WC finishRound of 16
Venue: NRG Stadium
FIFA tournament name Houston Stadium — capacity 72,000, climate-controlled with a closed roof. The match is hosted in Houston.
Transit on match day
METRORail Red Line directly from Downtown to NRG Park (~20 min)
Climate (June 2026)
Hot, very humid — 26-34°C, matches climate-controlled
Airports
Houston Intercontinental (IAH) · Houston Hobby (HOU)
Where to stay
Downtown Houston, Montrose, The Heights
Full travel guide: Houston World Cup 2026 host city →
Group H standings preview
All four teams in this group, ordered by FIFA pot. Top two and the eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
| Pot | Team | FIFA rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇪🇸 Spain | #2 |
| 2 | 🇺🇾 Uruguay | #17 |
| 3 | 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | #61 |
| 4 | 🇨🇻 Cape Verde | #69 |
Other Group H fixtures
Watch all six group games to see how the standings unfold.
Group H Jun 15 · 22:00 UTC
Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay
Group H Jun 15 · 16:00 UTC
Spain vs Cape Verde
Group H Jun 21 · 22:00 UTC
Uruguay vs Cape Verde
Group H Jun 21 · 16:00 UTC
Spain vs Saudi Arabia
Group H Jun 26 · 00:00 UTC (next day)
Uruguay vs Spain
Other matches on
5 other World Cup 2026 matches kick off the same day.
Group H 00:00 UTC (next day) · Guadalajara Stadium
Uruguay vs Spain
Group G 03:00 UTC (next day) · Seattle Stadium
Egypt vs Iran
Group G 03:00 UTC (next day) · Vancouver Stadium
New Zealand vs Belgium
Group I 19:00 UTC · Boston Stadium
Norway vs France
Group I 19:00 UTC · Toronto Stadium
Senegal vs Iraq
Other matches at NRG Stadium
5 other fixtures hosted at this venue across the tournament.
Group E Jun 14 · 17:00 UTC
Germany vs Curaçao
Group K Jun 17 · 17:00 UTC
Portugal vs DR Congo
Group F Jun 20 · 17:00 UTC
Netherlands vs Sweden
Group K Jun 23 · 17:00 UTC
Portugal vs Uzbekistan
R32 Jun 29 · 17:00 UTC
Group C winner vs Group F runner-up
Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia — FAQ
When is Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia kicking off?
June 26, 2026 at 00:00 UTC (next day) (NRG Stadium local time depends on the city).
Where is Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia being played?
NRG Stadium (FIFA tournament name: Houston Stadium) in Houston. Capacity 72,000, climate-controlled with a closed roof.
What stage is this match?
Group-stage Group H fixture. Top two of every group plus eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
Where can I watch Cape Verde's match in the United States?
FOX · Telemundo has the US English-language rights. TCV is the primary broadcaster in Cape Verde.
How do I get to NRG Stadium on match day?
METRORail Red Line directly from Downtown to NRG Park (~20 min)
Who else is in Group H?
Spain, Uruguay, Saudi Arabia, Cape Verde. The group is decided across three matchdays — see the full schedule below.
What kickoff time is this in different time zones?
Eastern (NYC): Fri, Jun 26, 8:00 PM · Pacific (LA): Fri, Jun 26, 5:00 PM · Mexico City: Fri, Jun 26, 6:00 PM · London (UK): Sat, Jun 27, 1:00 AM