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Group H AFC FIFA #56

Saudi Arabia at the 2026 World Cup

By Rick Baron · Updated 2026-06-09

Saudi Arabia are in Group H with Spain, Cabo Verde, Uruguay. Head coach: Hervé Renard (returning). Captain: Salem Al-Dawsari. Below: full squad spotlight, fixture-by-fixture US broadcast info, and what to expect.

Head coach
Hervé Renard (returning)
Captain
Salem Al-Dawsari
Best ever
Round of 16 (1994)
FIFA ranking
#56

Key players

Salem Al-Dawsari
FW · Al-Hilal
captain + scored vs Argentina 2022

Tournament storyline

Saudi Arabia famously beat Argentina in their 2022 opener. Renard returns for a second stint. 2034 World Cup host — political stakes high.

Group H fixtures & how to watch

All times Eastern. FOX matches are free over the air with a $30 antenna. FS1 matches require cable or a streaming trial (Fubo, YouTube TV, Sling Blue, DirecTV Stream). Telemundo carries every match in Spanish — also free over the air.

Mon, Jun 15
18:00 ET
Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay
Group H · Miami · Hard Rock Stadium
FS1
Sun, Jun 21
12:00 ET
Saudi Arabia vs Spain
Group H · Atlanta · Mercedes-Benz Stadium
FOX FREE OTA
Fri, Jun 26
20:00 ET
Saudi Arabia vs Cabo Verde
Group H · Houston · NRG Stadium
FS1

Group H rivals

Last verified 2026-06-09. Squad announcements, coach changes, and injury statuses move fast — we refresh team pages daily during the tournament.