Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay World Cup 2026: Time, TV Channel & How to Watch

Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay at the World Cup 2026 kicks off on Monday, June 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET (3:00 PM PT, 4:00 PM in Mexico City and 12:00 AM Tuesday in Paris) at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. In the United States the match airs in English on FS1 and in Spanish on Telemundo / Universo. It is Match 13 of the tournament and the Group H opener for both nations. Below you will find the exact kickoff time, how to watch in the USA, Canada and Mexico, the full group schedule, the key players and a quick FAQ before the whistle.

Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay World Cup 2026: kickoff time and how to watch

Uruguay's La Celeste open their campaign against Saudi Arabia's Green Falcons on Monday, June 15 at 6:00 PM Eastern Time. That is 3:00 PM on the Pacific coast, 4:00 PM in Mexico City and, for the French-speaking diaspora in Europe, 12:00 AM (midnight) into Tuesday in Paris. The venue is Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, which effectively becomes a home-from-home for Uruguay given South Florida's enormous Latino population — expect a sea of sky blue and a deafening "¡Vamos Uruguay!" from kickoff.

Here is how to tune in across the host nations:

• USA: English coverage on FS1 (Fox Sports), with streaming on the FOX One/FOX Sports app; Spanish coverage on Telemundo / Universo, also streaming on Peacock and the Telemundo app — the channel of choice for millions of Hispanic and Latino fans backing La Celeste.
• Canada: Bell Media carries every match; this game airs in English on TSN (and CTV) and in French on RDS for viewers in Quebec and the wider francophone community, with streaming on TSN+, Crave and RDS digital.
• Mexico: as a co-host nation, Mexico carries full World Cup coverage on its major broadcasters, with a 4:00 PM local kickoff perfect for an afternoon watch party.

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Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay match preview: stakes, key players and Group H context

Group H is a fascinating mix: Spain are the heavyweights and favorites, Cape Verde are the romantic debutants, and this Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay clash is, in many ways, the real battle for second place and a spot in the round of 32. Both teams know that points dropped here, with Spain looming later, could prove costly — making this opener feel close to a must-win.

Uruguay arrive under the intense, methodical Marcelo Bielsa. His 26-man squad is built around Federico Valverde, the Real Madrid engine and on-field leader, with Ronald Araújo anchoring the defense and Darwin Núñez expected to lead the line. Bielsa can also call on Rodrigo Bentancur, Manuel Ugarte and the creative spark of Giorgian De Arrascaeta, while veteran goalkeeper Fernando Muslera returns from international retirement for a record fifth World Cup. The big talking point: Luis Suárez is absent, missing his first World Cup since 2010 — the end of a golden era and the start of Bielsa's new generation.

Saudi Arabia will not be intimidated. These are the Green Falcons who stunned Lionel Messi's Argentina 2-1 in Qatar 2022, one of the greatest upsets in World Cup history. Captain Salem Al-Dawsari — scorer of that unforgettable winner against Argentina — is the 34-year-old talisman with more than 100 caps. New coach Georgios Donis, appointed in late April 2026 after Hervé Renard's departure, leads a squad built almost entirely on the Roshn Saudi League, with striker Firas Al-Buraikan up top, Mohammed Kanno anchoring midfield and full-back Saud Abdulhamid (on loan at Lens in France) the only Europe-based name.

Uruguay have the pedigree and a Miami crowd behind them — but if any side in this tournament knows how to floor a giant on opening night, it is the team that beat Argentina.

Uruguay's full Group H schedule at the 2026 World Cup

Under the new 48-team format, the field is split into 12 groups; the top two of each group plus the eight best third-placed teams advance to the round of 32. Here is Uruguay's complete group program:

• Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay: Monday, June 15 — 6:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM PT / 4:00 PM Mexico City / 12:00 AM Paris, Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens
• Uruguay vs Cape Verde: Sunday, June 21 — 6:00 PM ET, Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens
• Uruguay vs Spain: Friday, June 26 — 8:00 PM ET, Estadio Akron, Guadalajara, Mexico

Two Miami matches mean Uruguay essentially get a home-from-home in the group stage, before the trip to Guadalajara to face Spain. Saudi Arabia's path runs through Miami, then Atlanta (vs Spain at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, June 21) and Houston (vs Cape Verde at NRG Stadium, June 26).

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Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay World Cup 2026 FAQ

What time is Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay and what channel is it on?

Kickoff is Monday, June 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET (3:00 PM PT, 4:00 PM Mexico City, 12:00 AM Tuesday in Paris). In the USA it is on FS1 in English and Telemundo / Universo in Spanish.

Where is Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay being played?

The match is at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida — a venue with a huge Hispanic and Latino crowd that gives Uruguay strong home-style support.

How can I watch Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay in Canada?

In Canada the game airs in English on TSN (and CTV) and in French on RDS, all via Bell Media. A Q4TV subscription also brings these channels together in 4K on one app.

Is Luis Suárez in Uruguay's 2026 World Cup squad?

No. Marcelo Bielsa left Suárez out of the 26-man squad, his first World Cup absence since 2010. Darwin Núñez is expected to lead the attack instead.