Tournament favorites Spain will look to put things right against Saudi Arabia after both sides opened their respective FIFA World Cup 2026 campaigns with a point. Lamine Yamal hopes to start for La Roja.
Spain play in Atlanta for the second game in a row, but the 75,000-capacity stadium will already have bad memories after La Roja’s goalless draw with World Cup debutants Cape Verde on Monday. Head coach Luis de la Fuente even threw on star wingers Yamal and Nico Williams in a desperate bid to find a goal as both players continue their recovery from recent injuries. The main talk now is whether the duo will start what feels like a must-win game for the European champions.
Saudi Arabia warmed up to their toughest test of the group stage by drawing 1-1 with Uruguay in Miami as Abdulelah Al Amri’s first-half goal was canceled out by Maxi Araujo’s equalizer 10 minutes from time. The prospect of being heavy underdogs against Spain will not faze the Saudis, whose shock 2-1 win over eventual champions Argentina in their opening game at the 2022 World Cup will give them the belief they can repeat the trick here. Captain Salem Al Dawsari scored the winning goal that day and will lead his country against Spain.
So read on as we show you exactly how to watch Spain vs Saudi Arabia for free from anywhere in FIFA World Cup 2026.
How to watch Spain vs Saudi Arabia for free
Spain vs Saudi Arabia is available to watch for free in several countries, including the UK, Australia, Brazil, Belgium, Ireland, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Turkey.
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How to watch Spain vs Saudi Arabia in the US
American viewers can watch Spain vs Saudi Arabia on Fox and Telemundo (Spanish communication).
You can watch all World Cup games on Fox, FS1 and Telemundo, which are available on cord cutters such as YouTube TV (free trial), Hulu+Live TV, Sling (selected markets), Fubo or DirecTV.
Those looking for a streaming service instead can watch Spain vs Saudi Arabia on Fox One (3-day free trial). Telemundo is available via Peacock likewise.
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How to watch Spain vs Saudi Arabia in the UK
UK customers are in luck as they can stream Spain vs Saudi Arabia free on BBC. Live coverage is on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
You require a TV license and a valid UK postcode for an account (eg SE1 7PB).
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How to watch Spain vs Saudi Arabia in Australia
Spain vs Saudi Arabia will be shown for free in Australia on SBS On Demand.
The streaming platform has every game in the tournament for free, making it the perfect place for your World Cup viewing.
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How to watch Spain vs Saudi Arabia in Canada
In Canada, TSN and free channel CTV will broadcast Spain vs Saudi Arabia.
You can stream live via TSN+ streaming platform, which costs $80 per month or $80 per year.
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Spain vs Saudi Arabia: Match Information
When does Spain vs Saudi Arabia start?
Spain vs Saudi Arabia starts at 5pm BST / 12pm ET Sunday 21 June. It is at 02:00 AEST Monday 22 June in Australia.
What are the squads for Spain vs Saudi Arabia?
Spain
Goalkeepers: Unai Simon (Athletic Bilbao), David Raya (Arsenal), Joan Garcia (Barcelona).
Defenders: Marcos Llorente (Atletico Madrid), Marc Pubill (Atletico Madrid), Pedro Porro (Tottenham), Aymeric Laporte (Athletic Bilbao), Eric Garcia (Barcelona), Pau Cubarsi (Barcelona), Marc Cucurella (Real Madrid), Alejandro Grimaldo (Bayer Leverkusen).
Midfielders: Rodri (Manchester City), Martin Zubimendi (Arsenal), Mikel Merino (Arsenal), Pedri (Barcelona), Gavi (Barcelona), Fabian Ruiz (Paris St-Germain), Alex Baena (Atletico Madrid).
Extenders: Yeremy Pino (Crystal Palace), Victor Munoz (Osasuna), Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad), Ferran Torres (Barcelona), Lamine Yamal (Barcelona), Dani Olmo (Barcelona), Nico Williams (Athletic Bilbao), Borja Iglesias (Celta Vigo).
Saudi Arabia
Goalkeepers: Mohammed Al-Owais (Al-Ula), Nawaf Al-Aqidi (Al-Nassr), Ahmed Al-Kassar (Al-Qadsiah).
Defenders: Abdulelah Al Amri (Al Nassr), Hassan Tambakti (Al Hilal), Jehad Thikri (Al Qadsiah), Ali Lajami (Al Hilal), Hassan Kadesh (Al Ittihad), Saud Abdulhamid (Lens), Mohammed Abu Al Shamat (Al Qadsiah), Ali Majrashi (Al Ahli), (Al Nawli) Sultan Al-Ghannam (Al Nassr).
Midfielders: Mohammed Kanno (Al Hilal), Abdullah Al Khaibari (Al Nassr), Ziyad Al Johani (Al Ahli), Nasser Al Dawsari (Al Hilal), Musab Al Juwayr (Al Qadsiah), Alaa Al Hajji (Neom), Salem Al Dawsari (Al Hilal), Khalid Al Ghannam, (Alyman Yahyr).
Extenders: Firas Al Buraikan (Al Ahli), Saleh Al Shehri (Al Ittihad), Abdullah Al Hamdan (Al Nassr).
|
Position |
Team |
DG |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Uruguay |
0 |
1 |
|
2 |
Saudi Arabia |
0 |
1 |
|
3 |
Spain |
0 |
1 |
|
4 |
Cape Verde |
0 |
1 |
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