Group H standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Spain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  Uruguay | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  Saudi Arabia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  Cabo Verde | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What each team needs
Spain
With one match played, Spain needs a result here to stay in contention for the knockout rounds.
Saudi Arabia
An opening win over Spain would be a major statement and strengthen Saudi Arabia's chances of progressing.
Team comparison
| Stat | Spain | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA Ranking | 1 | 55 |
| World Cup Titles | 1 | 0 |
| World Cup Appearances | 17 | 7 |
| Best WC Finish | Champions (2010) | Round of 16 (1994) |
| Manager | Luis de la Fuente | Roberto Mancini |
| How They Qualified | UEFA — Group H winners | AFC 3rd Round — Group C runners-up |
| 2022 World Cup | Round of 16 — lost to Morocco on pens | Group stage — famously beat Argentina |
| Captain | Álvaro Morata | Salem Al-Dawsari |
Prediction
Spain 2 — 1 Saudi Arabia
Based on FIFA rankings and recent form. Spain (ranked 1th) enters as the slight favourite.
Match facts
Spain have appeared at 17 World Cups. Saudi Arabia have appeared at 7.
Spain are ranked 1th in the world. Saudi Arabia are ranked 55th.
Spain have won the World Cup 1 time.
This match takes place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, which is one of the 16 World Cup 2026 venues.
How to watch
| Region | Broadcast |
|---|---|
| USA (English) | FOX / FOX Sports App |
| USA (Spanish) | Telemundo / Peacock |
| UK | BBC / ITV (TBC) |
| Worldwide | FIFA+ (select territories) |
Venue
Mercedes-Benz Stadium · Atlanta · Capacity: 67,382
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