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SUMMARY:FIFA World Cup 2026: Saudi Arabia vs Spain
DESCRIPTION:Spain face Saudi Arabia in a Group H fixture at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Sunday 21 June 2026. The reigning European champions meet one of Asia’s strongest sides at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta\, Georgia. \nWhat is the FIFA World Cup 2026?\nThe 2026 FIFA World Cup is the 23rd edition of the tournament and the first to feature 48 teams. The expanded format consists of 12 groups of four\, with the top two and the eight best third-placed sides progressing to a round of 32. Matches run from 11 June to 19 July 2026 across venues in the United States\, Canada and Mexico. \nWhen is Saudi Arabia vs Spain?\nThe match kicks off on Sunday 21 June 2026 at noon Eastern Time in Atlanta\, which is 5pm in the United Kingdom. It provides a Sunday-afternoon showcase for fans on both sides of the Atlantic. \nWhere is Saudi Arabia vs Spain?\nThe game is played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta\, Georgia. Opened in 2017 and home to Atlanta United of MLS and the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons\, the venue has a capacity of around 71\,000 with a distinctive retractable roof. It hosts eight matches across the 2026 World Cup including group and knockout fixtures. \nKey Contenders\nSpain enter the tournament as reigning European champions after their Euro 2024 triumph. Coach Luis de la Fuente has built a squad blending experienced names such as Rodri and Dani Olmo with the generational talents of Lamine Yamal\, Nico Williams and Pedri\, making La Roja one of the favourites. \nSaudi Arabia qualify as one of the top Asian sides. The Green Falcons are coached by Herve Renard following his return\, and feature Salem Al-Dawsari and Firas Al-Buraikan. Saudi Arabia memorably beat Argentina in the opening match of the 2022 World Cup. \nHow to Watch\nIn the United Kingdom\, the BBC and ITV share live coverage of the 2026 World Cup with streaming via BBC iPlayer and ITVX. Fox Sports carries the match in English in the United States\, with Telemundo and Peacock providing Spanish-language coverage. Canadian viewers can watch on CTV\, TSN and RDS\, while FIFA+ offers selected live streams and highlights globally. \nHistory and Records\nSpain and Saudi Arabia have met twice at previous World Cups. Spain won 3-1 at the 2006 World Cup in Kaiserslautern and drew 1-1 at the 2018 tournament in Saint Petersburg. Spain’s solitary World Cup title came in 2010 in South Africa; Saudi Arabia’s best finish was reaching the round of 16 in 1994. \nTickets and Attendance\nAll 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets are sold exclusively through FIFA.com and the official FIFA Ticketing platform. Matches involving Spain are among the most in-demand of any edition of the tournament. Resale is managed through the official FIFA resale platform. \nFrequently Asked Questions\nWhen does Saudi Arabia vs Spain kick off?\nSunday 21 June 2026\, noon Eastern Time (5pm UK time). \nWhere is the match being held?\nMercedes-Benz Stadium\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, USA. \nHow can I watch Saudi Arabia vs Spain?\nBBC or ITV in the UK\, Fox or Telemundo in the US\, CTV/TSN in Canada\, and FIFA+ internationally. \nWhen did Spain last win the World Cup?\n2010 in South Africa\, beating the Netherlands 1-0 in the final.
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