Atlanta skyline at Piedmont Park — Mercedes-Benz Stadium hosts World Cup 2026
Group H · Match 38 · Jun 21, 2026

Spain VS Saudi Arabia

Date
Kickoff
16:00 UTC
Venue
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
City
Atlanta
Stage
Group H
Stage
Group H
Date
Capacity
71K
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)
Sun, Jun 21, 12:00 PM
Pacific (LA)
Sun, Jun 21, 9:00 AM
Mexico City
Sun, Jun 21, 10:00 AM
London (UK)
Sun, Jun 21, 5:00 PM

The teams

🇪🇸
Group H · Pot 1
FIFA rank#2
CoachLuis de la Fuente
CaptainÁlvaro Morata
Formation4-3-3
Best WC finishChampion
🇸🇦
FIFA rank#61
CoachRoberto Mancini
CaptainSalem Al-Dawsari
Formation4-2-3-1
Best WC finishRound of 16

Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium

FIFA tournament name Atlanta Stadium — capacity 71,000, climate-controlled with a closed roof. The match is hosted in Atlanta.

Transit on match day
MARTA rail directly to Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Vine City station) — best transit access of any 2026 USA venue
Climate (June 2026)
Hot, humid — 22-31°C, but matches climate-controlled
Airports
Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) — busiest in the world
Where to stay
Midtown Atlanta, Buckhead, Old Fourth Ward

Full travel guide: Atlanta 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 26 · 00:00 UTC (next day)
Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia
Group H Jun 26 · 00:00 UTC (next day)
Uruguay vs Spain

Other matches on

3 other World Cup 2026 matches kick off the same day.

Group G 01:00 UTC (next day) · Vancouver Stadium
New Zealand vs Egypt
Group G 19:00 UTC · Los Angeles Stadium
Belgium vs Iran
Group H 22:00 UTC · Miami Stadium
Uruguay vs Cape Verde

Other matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

5 other fixtures hosted at this venue across the tournament.

Group H Jun 15 · 16:00 UTC
Spain vs Cape Verde
Group A Jun 18 · 16:00 UTC
Czech Republic vs South Africa
Group C Jun 24 · 22:00 UTC
Morocco vs Haiti
Group K Jun 27 · 23:30 UTC
DR Congo vs Uzbekistan
R32 Jul 1 · 16:00 UTC
Group L winner vs Best Group E/H/I/J/K third-placed team

Spain vs Saudi Arabia — FAQ

When is Spain vs Saudi Arabia kicking off?
June 21, 2026 at 16:00 UTC (Mercedes-Benz Stadium local time depends on the city).
Where is Spain vs Saudi Arabia being played?
Mercedes-Benz Stadium (FIFA tournament name: Atlanta Stadium) in Atlanta. Capacity 71,000, 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 Spain's match in the United States?
FOX · Telemundo has the US English-language rights. TVE · Movistar+ is the primary broadcaster in Spain.
How do I get to Mercedes-Benz Stadium on match day?
MARTA rail directly to Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Vine City station) — best transit access of any 2026 USA venue
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): Sun, Jun 21, 12:00 PM · Pacific (LA): Sun, Jun 21, 9:00 AM · Mexico City: Sun, Jun 21, 10:00 AM · London (UK): Sun, Jun 21, 5:00 PM