Saudi Arabia at the 2026 World Cup
GROUP H · KSA · AFC
Saudi Arabia returned to the FIFA World Cup in 2026 for their 7th appearance overall. Their best World Cup finish is Round of 16 (1994).
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Saudi Arabia's World Cup record
| Confederation | AFC (Asia) |
|---|---|
| World Cup appearances | 6 |
| Best finish | Round of 16 (1994) |
| Titles | 0 |
Saudi Arabia's 2026 World Cup fixtures
| FIXTURE | KICKOFF (UTC) | VENUE | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay | JUN 15 · 22:00 UTC | Hard Rock Stadium | 1-1 |
| Spain vs Saudi Arabia | JUN 21 · 16:00 UTC | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | 4-0 |
| Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia | JUN 27 · 00:00 UTC | NRG Stadium | 0-0 |
How did Saudi Arabia do at the 2026 World Cup?
Saudi Arabia played 3 group matches in Group H, winning 0, drawing 2 and losing 1, with 1 scored and 5 conceded: 1-1 against Uruguay, 0-4 against Spain, 0-0 against Cape Verde.
Saudi Arabia did not reach the Round of 32, so the group stage was their whole 2026 tournament.
Who else is in Group H?
See the full Group H table and fixtures →
Saudi Arabia at the World Cup: quick answers
- What group were Saudi Arabia in at the 2026 World Cup?
- Saudi Arabia were drawn into Group H with Cape Verde, Spain, Uruguay.
- Who did Saudi Arabia play first at the 2026 World Cup?
- Saudi Arabia opened against Uruguay on JUN 15 · 22:00 UTC at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL, and it finished 1-1.
- How many World Cups have Saudi Arabia won?
- Saudi Arabia have never won the World Cup. Their best finish is Round of 16 (1994).
Sources for Saudi Arabia's 2026 record
Saudi Arabia's fixtures, results and World Cup history are compiled at build time and checked against the sources below.