14 Jun
Sun
•12:00pm
NRG Stadium • Houston
20 Jun
Sat
•4:00pm
BMO Field • Toronto
25 Jun
Thu
•4:00pm
MetLife Stadium • New York
15 Jun
Mon
•6:00pm
Hard Rock Stadium • Miami
21 Jun
Sun
•12:00pm
Mercedes-Benz Stadium • Atlanta
26 Jun
Fri
•8:00pm
NRG Stadium • Houston
Saudi Arabia burst onto the scene as a fearless side, pushing high up the pitch and trusting in the flair of their wingers—a bold attacking script that already made headlines when they toppled Argentina at Qatar 2022. The four-star powerhouse from central Europe, true to tradition, feels at home with an intense high press, endless ball circulation and ice-cold precision inside the box.
Between them hangs an unforgettable memory: that 8–0 in 2002, a rout that still fuels Saudi pride and their hunger for revenge. In this group stage, where every single point can tilt the balance, the clash sets historic pedigree against rising ambition, pushing both sides to go all in, with no room for holding back.
The four-time world champions arrive still bruised by their early exit in Qatar, but re-energised by a new wave of talent led by Jamal Musiala and the relentless competitive edge of Joshua Kimmich. The Arab side, for its part, leans on the firepower and personality of Salem Al-Dawsari and the killer instinct of Saleh Al-Shehri, the key figures of their last great World Cup campaign.
This showdown blends glorious history, present-day talent and a do-or-die need for results: secure your tickets and claim your seat in the stands to witness, live and in person, a match capable of rewriting the destiny of both teams at the World Cup.