Group H · Match 38 · Jun 21, 2026
Spain VS Saudi Arabia
- 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
🇪🇸
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