🇸🇦 How to watch Saudi Arabia at the 2026 World Cup in Spanish
Saudi Arabia reach the 2026 World Cup through AFC and have been drawn into Group H alongside Spain, Cape Verde and Uruguay. Saudi Arabia have yet to win a World Cup, and a strong group stage would already be a notable run.
How to watch in Spanish
To watch Saudi Arabia in Spanish in the United States, the simplest free option is Telemundo, which broadcasts over the air and reaches the large majority of US Hispanic households at no cost.
Universo carries additional Spanish-language coverage on cable, and Peacock streams the matches in Spanish for viewers who prefer to watch on a phone, tablet or smart TV. If you only want the biggest games, free over-the-air Telemundo is usually enough; if you want every match in Spanish, Peacock is the most complete option.
How to watch Saudi Arabia without cable
You do not need cable to follow Saudi Arabia. Stream their matches in Spanish on Peacock, which runs on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, phones and smart TVs, or watch the biggest games free over the air on Telemundo with a digital antenna.
Live-TV services like Fubo, DirecTV Stream and Sling also carry Telemundo and Universo over the internet, with no cable contract.
Most of these streaming apps offer a free trial, and a digital antenna is a one-time purchase, so you can follow Saudi Arabia in Spanish without committing to a monthly cable bill, and switch between the free over-the-air signal and streaming depending on the match.
Saudi Arabia's road to the World Cup
Saudi Arabia qualify from Asia relying on a national core with World Cup experience. Saudi Arabia reach the 2026 World Cup through AFC and have landed in Group H alongside Spain, Cape Verde and Uruguay, where the group path will decide how far they go.
Saudi Arabia key players
- Salem Al-Dawsari — Skillful winger and attacking reference
- Mohammed Al-Owais — First-choice goalkeeper with international experience
Saudi Arabia fixtures
In the group stage, Saudi Arabia play three matches, each available in Spanish. On Monday Jun 15, Saudi Arabia face Uruguay at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL. On Sunday Jun 21, Saudi Arabia face Spain at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA.
On Friday Jun 26, Saudi Arabia face Cape Verde at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX. Every match is on Telemundo or Universo on TV and on Peacock for streaming, so you can follow Saudi Arabia in Spanish whichever way you watch.
| US EasternET · UTC-4· Your time zone | 6:00 PMJun 15 |
| Mexico / Central AmericaCT · UTC-6 | 4:00 PMJun 15 |
| Argentina / Uruguay / ChileART · UTC-3 | 7:00 PMJun 15 |
| Colombia / Peru / EcuadorCOT · UTC-5 | 5:00 PMJun 15 |
| US PacificPT · UTC-7 | 3:00 PMJun 15 |
| SpainCEST · UTC+2 | 12:00 AMJun 16 |
| US EasternET · UTC-4· Your time zone | 12:00 PMJun 21 |
| Mexico / Central AmericaCT · UTC-6 | 10:00 AMJun 21 |
| Argentina / Uruguay / ChileART · UTC-3 | 1:00 PMJun 21 |
| Colombia / Peru / EcuadorCOT · UTC-5 | 11:00 AMJun 21 |
| US PacificPT · UTC-7 | 9:00 AMJun 21 |
| SpainCEST · UTC+2 | 6:00 PMJun 21 |
| US EasternET · UTC-4· Your time zone | 8:00 PMJun 26 |
| Mexico / Central AmericaCT · UTC-6 | 6:00 PMJun 26 |
| Argentina / Uruguay / ChileART · UTC-3 | 9:00 PMJun 26 |
| Colombia / Peru / EcuadorCOT · UTC-5 | 7:00 PMJun 26 |
| US PacificPT · UTC-7 | 5:00 PMJun 26 |
| SpainCEST · UTC+2 | 2:00 AMJun 27 |
What to expect from Saudi Arabia
They will look to spring a surprise in the group stage as they have done before. An intense, organized team combining pressing and pace in attack.
Advancing from the group
Saudi Arabia need a top-two finish in Group H to advance automatically. In the 48-team format, the eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups also reach the Round of 32, so even a third-place finish can be enough with the right goal difference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Saudi Arabia in Spanish?+
Every Saudi Arabia match is on Peacock in Spanish, with Telemundo (free over the air) or Universo carrying the games on TV.
Is Saudi Arabia free to watch in Spanish?+
When Saudi Arabia is on Telemundo over the air, yes, it is free with an antenna. Peacock and Universo are paid options that also stream it in Spanish.
What group is Saudi Arabia in?+
Saudi Arabia is in Group H, alongside Spain, Cape Verde and Uruguay.
When does Saudi Arabia play next?+
Saudi Arabia's next match kicks off on Jun 15 (US Eastern). See the fixtures above for all kickoff times.
How many matches does Saudi Arabia play in the group stage?+
Three group-stage matches; the top two of the group and the eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
What time does Saudi Arabia play today?+
If Saudi Arabia have a match today, the kickoff times in every time zone are in the fixtures table above; the page rolls forward to their next match automatically.
What channel is Saudi Arabia on in Spanish?+
On TV, Telemundo or Universo; for streaming, Peacock, all with Spanish-language commentary.
How can I watch Saudi Arabia without cable?+
Stream the matches on Peacock, or use Telemundo's free over-the-air signal with a digital antenna. No cable subscription is required.
Mariana Delgado is a bilingual football writer based in Los Angeles. She covers where and how to watch soccer in Spanish in the US, with a focus on the World Cup, Liga MX and Europe's top leagues, helping fans never miss their team.
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