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The beauty of the World Cup lies in its unpredictability. Though for the tournament's top favorites, like Spain, that unpredictability is more of a nightmare than a thrill.
The European giants, who entered the competition widely expected to lift the trophy on July 19, were brought down to earth by first-time World Cup participants Cabo Verde, settling for a 0–0 stalemate in their Group H opener last time out.
The Spanish side, currently sitting third in the global rankings, will be eager to defeat Saudi Arabia in their next fixture and reassert their dominance. Uruguay and Saudi Arabia also shared the spoils last week, leaving the group wide open for any team to seize.
Spain could lean more on their young sensation, Lamine Yamal, who featured for only 20 minutes in the opening match. The 18-year-old is still working his way back from a hamstring injury sustained in April but is optimistic about playing a bigger role going forward.
Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia will take plenty of encouragement from their previous performance, earning a valuable point against a side ranked 45 places above them in the FIFA World Rankings. The Green Falcons will back themselves to cause another upset against a top contender.
Here's everything you need to know to follow the action.
What Time Does Spain vs. Saudi Arabia Kick Off?
How to Watch Spain vs. Saudi Arabia on TV, Live Stream
Fans in the United States can catch the match on Fox and fuboTV for English-language coverage, while Spanish-language viewers can follow along on Telemundo.
Canadian viewers have several options at their disposal, including TSN, RDS and CTV, while audiences in Mexico can watch via Canal 5, Azteca 7 and ViX, among other available broadcasts.
In the United Kingdom, BBC will be the sole broadcaster for the match, with many fans welcoming what is one of the earliest kickoff times on offer this summer.
Country | TV/Live Stream |
|---|---|
United States | FOX Network, fuboTV, Telemundo, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, UNIVERSO, FOX One |
Canada | TSN+, TSN1, TSN3, TSN4, TSN5, RDS, RDS App, CTV, CTV App, Crave |
Mexico | Canal 5 Televisa, Azteca 7, TUDN En Vivo, Azteca Deportes En Vivo, ViX Mexico |
United Kingdom | BBC One, BBC iPlayer |
What's Next for Spain, Saudi Arabia?
Spain's most challenging test will arrive just five days later when they face Uruguay, currently ranked 18th in the world by FIFA. The two heavyweights are set to meet at Estadio Akron in Guadalajara, with Group H leadership likely on the line.
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Saudi Arabia will be targeting a vital three points against Cabo Verde on Friday at NRG Stadium in Houston, with the knowledge that four points should be sufficient to secure a place in the round of 32.