Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay — Live Score, How to Watch & Preview

Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay kicks off in GROUP H of the 2026 World Cup. Below you’ll find the live score, the kickoff time in your own timezone, exactly where to watch in every country, the full head-to-head record and the key players to watch.

Match preview

Saudi Arabia and Uruguay meet in Group H of the 2026 World Cup in a clash of contrasting styles. Saudi Arabia, under the guidance of Roberto Mancini, have evolved into a possession-based side that relies on quick transitions and the creativity of Salem Al-Dawsari. Their recent form in Asian qualifiers has been solid, though they struggled against top European sides. Uruguay, led by Marcelo Bielsa, play an intense, high-pressing game with a focus on verticality. La Celeste boast a blend of experienced stars like Federico Valverde and emerging talents such as Darwin Núñez. Key battles will occur in midfield, where Valverde's energy meets Saudi Arabia's Abdulmalik Al-Olayan. Saudi Arabia need a result to stay alive in the group, while Uruguay aim to build on their opening performance. Expect a tense, tactical affair with Uruguay likely dominating possession but Saudi Arabia dangerous on the break.

Key players to watch

Saudi Arabia

Salem Al-Dawsari (Al-Hilal) — The talismanic winger is Saudi Arabia's main creative force and goal threat, known for his dribbling and clutch moments.
Firas Al-Buraikan (Al-Ahli) — A dynamic striker with pace and finishing ability, key to exploiting Uruguay's high defensive line.
Abdulmalik Al-Olayan (Al-Nassr) — The energetic midfielder will be crucial in disrupting Uruguay's rhythm and linking play.

Uruguay

Federico Valverde (Real Madrid) — The box-to-box engine drives Uruguay's press and provides goals from midfield with his powerful shooting.
Darwin Núñez (Liverpool) — A relentless striker with pace and strength, he thrives on through balls and will test Saudi Arabia's defense.
Ronald Araújo (Barcelona) — The commanding center-back is vital for Uruguay's defensive solidity and set-piece threat.

How to watch Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay — by country

Kickoff is … in your local time. Here’s the official broadcaster and stream in each country:

Australia

Australia: SBS has exclusive rights and is keeping the whole tournament free. All 104 matches air live and free on SBS, SBS Viceland and SBS On Demand — no subscription needed.

Bangladesh

Bangladesh: A consortium of state broadcaster BTV, T Sports and Star News has secured the rights (confirmed days before kickoff after an earlier deal collapsed). Matches air live on BTV (free-to-air), with T Sports and Star News on cable and the T Sports app/website for streaming. As terms were only just finalised, confirm exact channel splits with local listings.

Brazil

Brazil: Grupo Globo carries every Brazil match, the final and half the remaining games across TV Globo, SporTV and Globoplay. CazéTV streams all 104 matches live and free in 4K on YouTube, and free-to-air channel SBT shows a selection including Brazil games and knockouts. Easiest free option: CazéTV on YouTube.

Canada

Canada: Bell Media is the official broadcaster. All 104 matches air on TSN (English) and RDS (French) via cable, with select games — including Canada's matches, the opener and the final — free over the air on CTV. Stream on TSN+, the RDS app, or Crave.

Germany

Germany: Deutsche Telekom''s MagentaTV holds rights to all 104 matches (44 exclusive), requiring a subscription. ARD and ZDF each show 30 matches free-to-air — including all Germany games, the opening match, semi-finals and final — on TV and their online streams.

India

India: Zee Entertainment holds the official rights. All 104 matches air on the new Unite8 Sports 1/1 HD (Hindi) and Unite8 Sports 2/2 HD (English) TV channels, and stream on ZEE5 (paid subscription, from about Rs 799 for 3 months). There is no free-to-air option, so a ZEE5 plan or a TV pack carrying Unite8 Sports is needed.

FAQ

When is Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay?

Mon, Jun 15 at 10:00 PM UTC — shown in your local time on this page — in GROUP H of the 2026 World Cup.

How can I watch Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay?

Through the official 2026 World Cup broadcaster in your country — for example BBC/ITV (UK, free), Fox & Telemundo (USA), beIN Sports (Middle East), SBS (Australia, free). See the full country-by-country guide on this page.