Aballou: A site made by fans, for fans

Saudi Arabia's World Cup 2026 Schedule Revealed: Three US Venues, One Bold Start

6 December 2025

Saudi Arabia's World Cup 2026 Schedule Revealed: Three US Venues, One Bold Start
Saudi Arabia's Green Falcons head to the 2026 World Cup with a US-based group stage.

Group 8 Includes Uruguay, Spain, and Cape Verde

The Saudi national team’s schedule and venues for the 2026 World Cup have been officially confirmed, with the Green Falcons drawn into a tough Group 8 alongside Uruguay, Spain, and Cape Verde.

According to the organizing committee’s announcement, the three group-stage matches will be played in the United States, while some other teams travel across more than one country.

Starting in Miami

The Green will begin their World Cup campaign on Monday, June 15, 2026, against Uruguay at 1:00 AM Mecca time, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida.

The second match pits them against Spain on Sunday, June 21, at 7:00 PM, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

The final group game is against Cape Verde on Friday, June 26 at 3:00 AM, at NRG Stadium in Houston.

Saudi Arabia’s seventh World Cup appearance dates back to 1994 in the United States, their best showing as they advanced from a group that included the Netherlands, Belgium, and Morocco.

Punchline 1: This schedule is so tight it could use its own head referee. Punchline 2: If they go through, the celebration committee will need a GPS just to locate the snacks between kickoffs.

Author

Avatar

Michael Whooosh

I am Michael Whooosh, an English sports journalist born in 1986. Passionate about surfing, poetry, and beekeeping, I share my human and sensitive view of sports.

Frequently Asked Questions

When were the Saudi Arabia World Cup 2026 dates announced?

The dates and venues were officially announced by the organizing committee, confirming the group-stage schedule.

Who are Saudi Arabia's opponents in Group 8?

Uruguay, Spain, and Cape Verde.

Where will Saudi Arabia play their group matches?

All three group-stage matches will be held in the United States (Miami, Atlanta, and Houston).

When is the opener against Uruguay and where?

June 15, 2026, at 1:00 AM Mecca time, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.

How many World Cup appearances has Saudi Arabia made?

This is the seventh World Cup appearance, with the best performance in 1994 in the United States.