Preview: Spain vs Saudi Arabia prediction, odds, where to watch, time | FIFA World Cup 2026

La Roja will take on the Green Falcons in Group H as they eye a win.

Spain will be hoping to record their first win in the FIFA World Cup 2026 competition when they face Saudi Arabia on Sunday. The Spaniards started their campaign with a surprise 0-0 draw against Cape Verde, and now this result against Saudi Arabia will matter a lot as all teams in Group H are tied with one point.

Despite Lamine Yamal coming on in the second half, La Roja were unable to break down a determined Cape Verde side. They will take on Saudi Arabia for the second time in the FIFA World Cup; the last time they faced each other in this competition was back in 2006. They are undefeated against Saudi Arabia and will hope to keep that record intact.

On the other hand, Saudi Arabia stopped Uruguay in a stalemate, as the match ended in a 1-1 draw. They will head into this fixture thinking about building on the point from their clash against Uruguay. Mohammed Al Owais’ brilliance helped them get a point against the South American side, and they will once again hope that he has a similar performance against Spain on Sunday.

The last few World Cups have been very disappointing for Saudi Arabia, but this time they will have a real chance of making it into the knockout rounds. This will be an intense and high-stakes fixture for sure.

Kick-Off:

• Location: Atlanta, USA
• Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
• Date: Sunday, 21 June
• Kick-Off Time: 12:00 PM (EST) | 05:00 PM (GMT) | 09:30 PM (IST)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In Use

Form

Spain (in all competitions): D-W-D-D-W

Saudi Arabia (in all competitions): D-D-W-L-L

Players to Watch

Lamine Yamal (Spain)

The starboy will be fully fit ahead of this match. He did play a few minutes against Cape Verde, but his impact was very minimal in that fixture. Yamal had a great season with FC Barcelona, but missed out on the last few group games due to injury. De la Fuenta will hope he remains fit throughout this competition and helps his side.

This season, he played 40 matches for FC Barcelona, in which he scored 22 goals and provided 15 assists. His partnership with Marcos Llorente in the right wing will be key for Spain’s attacking department.

Salem Al-Dawsari (Saudi Arabia)

Al-Dawsari is the captain of the Saudi Arabia football team. His performance has dropped significantly this season, and he is no longer that effective. At 34 years old, Dawsari has full trust in his coach, and he is still good enough to make a difference on the pitch. He was the one who scored the winning goal against Argentina in the last World Cup, and he hopes to do that once again, and help his team win against a top opposition.

Also Read: FIFA World Cup 2026 Full Fixtures, Schedule, Results, Match Timings & Where to Watch

Match Facts

• This will be the second time these two sides face each other in the FIFA World Cup
• Spain are undefeated against Saudi Arabia
• Both sides got points from their first group game

Spain vs Saudi Arabia: Betting Tips & Odds

• Tip 1 – Spain to win this fixture – 1/10
• Tip 2 – Both sides to score
• Tip 3 – Goals score over 1.5

Injury and Team News

Both sides will go into this match with a fully fit squad, and all the players are fit to play. There are no suspension concerns as well for either team.

Head-to-Head

Matches: 3

Spain: 3

Saudi Arabia: 0

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Spain Predicted Lineup (4-1-2-3):

Simon (GK); Llorente, Cubarsi, Laporte, Cucurella; Rodri; Pedri, Ruiz; Yamal, Oyarzabal, Williams

Saudi Arabia Predicted Lineup (4-4-2):

Al-Owais (GK); Abdulhamid, Tambakti, Amri, Al-Harbi; Shamat, Kanno, Khaibari, Al-Dawsari; Al-Juwayr, Al-Buraikan

Match Prediction

Spain are a much better side as compared to Saudi Arabia, but if they fail to score like last game, it will make the situation much more complicated for them. Overall, this will be an exciting fixture for sure. Fans can expect Spain to dominate the whole game, but Saudi Arabia won’t be an easy side to beat. Most probably, Spain will win this match.

Prediction: Spain 3-1 Saudi Arabia

Telecast Details

India: Unite8 Sports Channels

UK: BBC & ITV

USA: FOX Sports

Nigeria: DStv

Full Broadcaster List here.

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