Storms and Stars: Saudi Arabia's World Cup 2026 Journey in the US
7 December 2025
World Cup 2026: What to Expect for Saudi Arabia
The Saudi national team begins an action-filled World Cup 2026, on and off the pitch.
Saudi play their seventh World Cup, facing Spain, Uruguay, and Cape Verde in June.
Ben Shout of the American Weather Center says host cities are storm-prone.
These storms can flash and last one or two hours, potentially disrupting matches in Miami, Atlanta and Houston.
Saudi opens vs Uruguay in Miami, Spain in Atlanta, and Cape Verde in Houston.
The official also notes potential storms in the Northeast, including New York and Boston, while Dallas stays dry.
These events echo interruptions seen during last year’s Club World Cup in the United States.
Bottom line: expect drama on the pitch and in the weather.
Hey, if the rain steals the show, at least it’s dramatic.
Weather forecast: 100% chance of football, 100% chance of jokes.
