Catch Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay Live on June 15 as the Green Falcons open their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign against two-time champions La Celeste — we’ve got your exact kick-off times, where to stream it, a full match preview, and our final prediction.
Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay |
| Date | Monday, June 15, 2026 |
| Kick-off (ET) | 6:00 PM ET |
| Kick-off (GMT) | 10:00 PM GMT |
| Kick-off (BST) | 11:00 PM BST |
| Kick-off (Saudi Arabia Local) | 1:00 AM AST (June 16) |
| Kick-off (Uruguay Local) | 11:00 PM UYT |
| Venue | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, USA |
| Stage | Group H — FIFA World Cup 2026 |
How to Watch Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay Live Stream Online
USA — FOX Sports / FS1
- Visit foxsports.com or download the FOX Sports app on your device.
- Sign in with your TV provider credentials (cable or satellite login required).
- Navigate to the FIFA World Cup 2026 section and select the Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay match.
- Alternatively, subscribe to Fubo TV or Sling TV for a live stream without a traditional cable subscription.
Canada — CTV / TSN
- Head to ctv.ca or download the CTV app for free-to-air streaming.
- For enhanced coverage, visit tsn.ca or open the TSN app and sign in with your TV provider details.
- Navigate to the World Cup 2026 schedule and select Monday, June 15.
- Select Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay at 6:00 PM ET and hit play.
UK — ITV / ITVX
- Go to itvx.com or download the ITVX app (free, no subscription needed).
- Create a free ITVX account if you don’t already have one.
- Navigate to the FIFA World Cup 2026 hub and find the June 15 match card.
- The match kicks off at 11:00 PM BST — you can also watch live on ITV1.
Australia — SBS
- Visit sbs.com.au/ondemand or download the SBS On Demand app.
- All 104 World Cup matches are free to watch — no subscription required.
- Search for Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay or browse the World Cup schedule.
- The match airs at approximately 8:00 AM AEST on June 16 — set a reminder so you don’t miss it.
Saudi Arabia — beIN Sports Arabia
- Subscribe to beIN Sports Arabia via beIN.net or your local satellite provider.
- Download the beIN Sports Connect app for mobile or tablet streaming.
- Log in with your credentials and navigate to the World Cup 2026 section.
- The match kicks off at 1:00 AM AST on June 16 — watch live or record it via your set-top box.
Uruguay — TyC Sports / VTV
- Tune into TyC Sports or VTV on your local cable or satellite package.
- For online streaming, visit tycsports.com and navigate to the live match section.
- Log in with your TV provider credentials if prompted.
- Kick-off is at 11:00 PM UYT — perfect for a late-night, high-stakes Group H opener.
Which TV Channels Will Broadcast Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay?
| Region | TV Channel(s) | Kick-off Time (Local) |
|---|---|---|
| USA | FS1, FOX Sports App, Fubo TV | 6:00 PM ET |
| Canada | CTV, TSN, RDS | 6:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM PT |
| UK | ITV1, ITVX | 11:00 PM BST |
| Australia | SBS, SBS On Demand | 8:00 AM AEST (June 16) |
| Saudi Arabia | beIN Sports Arabia | 1:00 AM AST (June 16) |
| Uruguay | TyC Sports, VTV | 11:00 PM UYT |
In the UK, ITV1 and ITVX offer completely free coverage of the match — no subscription needed.
SBS in Australia is also entirely free-to-air, making this one of the most accessible World Cup matchdays for fans in the southern hemisphere.
US fans without cable can catch the action on Fubo TV, which offers a free trial and carries FS1.
Match Preview
Uruguay arrive in Miami as clear favourites with a world-class midfield and a backline of European pedigree, while Saudi Arabia — under new coach Georgios Donis — are playing their first competitive match of the tournament and will need to be disciplined from minute one.
Both sides know that a positive result here could be decisive in Group H, where Spain lurks as the dominant force.
Tactically, Donis is likely to deploy Saudi Arabia in a compact mid-block, looking to absorb pressure and hit on the counter through Salem Al-Dawsari’s pace and directness.
Bielsa’s Uruguay, meanwhile, should play with high-energy pressing and look to flood the midfield through Valverde and Ugarte, using Darwin Núñez as the focal point of their attack.
Injury news for both sides is subject to ongoing confirmation — Rodrigo Bentancur has been managing a knock in the lead-up to the tournament and remains subject to fitness.
Saudi Arabia’s squad is almost fully fit heading into the opener, with Donis having had a clean preparation camp in the United States.
Saudi Arabia Squad for FIFA World Cup 2026
| # | Position | Player Name | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | Nawaf Al-Aqidi | Al-Nassr |
| 2 | GK | Mohammed Al-Owais | Al-Hilal |
| 3 | GK | Ahmed Al-Kassar | Al-Qadsiah |
| 4 | DEF | Saud Abdulhamid | RC Lens |
| 5 | DEF | Hassan Tambakti | Al-Hilal |
| 6 | DEF | Abdulelah Al-Amri | Al-Nassr |
| 7 | DEF | Ali Lajami | Al-Hilal |
| 8 | DEF | Hassan Kadesh | Al-Ittihad |
| 9 | DEF | Jehad Thikri | Al-Qadsiah |
| 10 | DEF | Mohammed Abu Al-Shamat | Al-Qadsiah |
| 11 | DEF | Ali Majrashi | Al-Ahli |
| 12 | DEF | Moteb Al-Harbi | Al-Hilal |
| 13 | DEF | Nawaf Boushal | Al-Nassr |
| 14 | DEF | Sultan Al-Ghannam | Al-Nassr |
| 15 | MID | Mohammed Kanno | Al-Hilal |
| 16 | MID | Abdullah Al-Khaibari | Al-Nassr |
| 17 | MID | Ziyad Al-Johani | Al-Ahli |
| 18 | MID | Nasser Al-Dawsari | Al-Hilal |
| 19 | MID | Musab Al-Juwayr | Al-Qadsiah |
| 20 | MID | Alaa Al-Hejji | NEOM SC |
| 21 | MID | Salem Al-Dawsari (C) | Al-Hilal |
| 22 | MID | Khalid Al-Ghannam | Al-Ettifaq |
| 23 | MID | Ayman Yahya | Al-Nassr |
| 24 | FWD | Firas Al-Buraikan | Al-Ahli |
| 25 | FWD | Saleh Al-Shehri | Al-Ittihad |
| 26 | FWD | Abdullah Al-Hamdan | Al-Nassr |
Key Players to Watch
- Salem Al-Dawsari: The captain carries 108 caps and three World Cup goals into this tournament — his pace down the left and ability to find pockets of space behind defensive lines make him Saudi Arabia’s biggest threat on the break.
- Firas Al-Buraikan: Saudi Arabia’s top scorer in AFC qualifying with five goals, the Al-Ahli striker is clinical in tight spaces and will be the focal point of Donis’s attacking shape; if the Saudis are to score, it likely goes through him.
- Musab Al-Juwayr: The 22-year-old Al-Qadsiah midfielder finished the Saudi Pro League season with six goals and 11 assists — already boasting international goals at a young age, he could be the breakout star of this World Cup.
Uruguay Squad for FIFA World Cup 2026
| # | Position | Player Name | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | Sergio Rochet | Internacional |
| 2 | GK | Fernando Muslera | Galatasaray |
| 3 | GK | Santiago Mele | Junior FC |
| 4 | DEF | Guillermo Varela | Flamengo |
| 5 | DEF | Ronald Araújo | Barcelona |
| 6 | DEF | José María Giménez (C) | Atlético Madrid |
| 7 | DEF | Santiago Bueno | Wolves |
| 8 | DEF | Sebastián Cáceres | CF América |
| 9 | DEF | Mathías Olivera | Napoli |
| 10 | DEF | Joaquín Piquerez | Palmeiras |
| 11 | DEF | Matías Viña | Flamengo |
| 12 | MID | Manuel Ugarte | Manchester United |
| 13 | MID | Emiliano Martínez | Palmeiras |
| 14 | MID | Rodrigo Bentancur | Tottenham Hotspur |
| 15 | MID | Federico Valverde | Real Madrid |
| 16 | MID | Agustín Canobbio | Fluminense |
| 17 | MID | Juan Manuel Sanabria | Real Salt Lake |
| 18 | MID | Giorgian de Arrascaeta | Flamengo |
| 19 | MID | Nicolás de la Cruz | Flamengo |
| 20 | MID | Rodrigo Zalazar | SC Braga |
| 21 | MID | Facundo Pellistri | Panathinaikos |
| 22 | MID | Maximiliano Araújo | Sporting CP |
| 23 | MID | Brian Rodríguez | CF América |
| 24 | FWD | Darwin Núñez | Al-Hilal |
| 25 | FWD | Rodrigo Aguirre | Tigres |
| 26 | FWD | Federico Viñas | Real Oviedo |
Key Players to Watch
- Federico Valverde: The heartbeat of this Uruguay team and one of the best box-to-box midfielders in world football — his Champions League-winning pedigree with Real Madrid elevates Uruguay’s ceiling enormously, and he’ll cover every blade of grass in Miami.
- Darwin Núñez: With Luis Suárez not in the squad, the burden of goals falls entirely on Núñez, who scored five times in CONMEBOL qualifying; his raw athleticism and directness will be a constant problem for any defensive shape.
- Ronald Araújo: The Barcelona centre-back forms one of the most formidable defensive partnerships in international football alongside Giménez — his aerial dominance and ability to drive out from the back can quickly switch Uruguay into attack.
Upcoming Match Schedule
Saudi Arabia — Next Fixtures
| Date | Opponent | Stage | Venue | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 15, 2026 | Uruguay | Group H | Hard Rock Stadium | 6:00 PM |
| June 21, 2026 | Spain | Group H | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | 12:00 PM |
| June 26, 2026 | Cape Verde | Group H | NRG Stadium | 8:00 PM |
Uruguay — Next Fixtures
| Date | Opponent | Stage | Venue | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 15, 2026 | Saudi Arabia | Group H | Hard Rock Stadium | 6:00 PM |
| June 21, 2026 | Cape Verde | Group H | Hard Rock Stadium | 6:00 PM |
| June 26, 2026 | Spain | Group H | Estadio Akron | 8:00 PM |
Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay Prediction
Uruguay carry a significant quality advantage on paper — their midfield trio of Valverde, Ugarte, and Bentancur is among the most complete in the tournament, and the Araújo-Giménez centre-back pairing should comfortably limit Saudi Arabia’s attacking threat.
The Green Falcons have shown they can produce shock results on the biggest stage, but a new coach and just weeks of preparation together makes this an uphill battle from the start.
Expect Uruguay to control possession, create the better chances, and ultimately grind out a professional win — a 2–0 scoreline in favour of La Celeste feels right.
That said, Saudi Arabia’s 2022 win over Argentina proves this tournament never reads the script, so back Uruguay with a healthy dose of cautious optimism.
FAQs
What time does Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay kick off in the UK?
The match kicks off at 11:00 PM BST on Monday, June 15, 2026. UK viewers can watch it live and free on ITV1 or stream it on ITVX.
Where can I watch Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay in the USA?
The match airs on FS1 (English) at 6:00 PM ET. Streaming options include the FOX Sports app (with a TV provider login), Fubo TV, and Sling TV for cord-cutters.
What is the head-to-head record between Saudi Arabia and Uruguay?
These two sides have met twice in World Cup competition, with Uruguay winning 1–0 at Russia 2018 and the teams drawing 1–1 in a 2014 friendly. Uruguay lead the all-time series and Saudi Arabia have yet to beat La Celeste in any meeting.
Who is the key player to watch for Uruguay against Saudi Arabia?
Federico Valverde is Uruguay’s most dangerous performer — the Real Madrid midfielder has the energy, vision, and quality to dominate this game from start to finish, and if he fires, Saudi Arabia will struggle to contain him.
Who will win Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay at the 2026 World Cup?
Uruguay are strong favourites given their superior squad depth and European-based stars, with a predicted 2–0 win. Saudi Arabia are capable of upsets but face a near-impossible task against a Bielsa-coached side hungry to go far in this tournament.



