Spain vs Saudi Arabia Kick-off Time and Lineups for FIFA World Cup 2026

ATLANTA: Spain and Saudi Arabia have officially announced their starting lineups ahead of their crucial Group H Matchday 2 showdown at the FIFA World Cup 2026. The official Spain vs Saudi Arabia kick-off time is set for 09:00 PM (PKT) at the Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) in Georgia, United States.

Following a frustrating 0-0 stalemate against debutants Cape Verde, Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has injected dynamic pace into his attacking vanguard. Teenage sensation Lamine Yamal earns his first World Cup start on the right wing after fully recovering from a recent hamstring issue. He joins Dani Olmo and Álex Baena in a creative trio supporting central striker Mikel Oyarzabal.

Rodri anchors the midfield alongside Pedri, while Pau Cubarsí and Aymeric Laporte form the central defensive partnership in front of goalkeeper Unai Simón.

Saudi Arabia's manager has deployed a highly disciplined, compact 5-3-2 formation. The Green Falcons look to build on their hard-fought 1-1 draw against Uruguay. 

Mainstay goalkeeper Mohammed Al-Owais commands the backline, shielded by a three-man central defense featuring Hassan Altambakti, Ali Lajami, and Abdulelah Al-Amri. Saud Abdulhamid and Moteb Al-Harbi provide width as energetic wing-backs.

Spain Lineup (4-2-3-1)

• Goalkeeper: Unai Simón
• Defenders: Pedro Porro, Pau Cubarsí, Aymeric Laporte, Marc Cucurella
• Midfielders: Rodri, Pedri
• Attacking Trio: Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Álex Baena
• Forward: Mikel Oyarzabal 

Saudi Arabia Lineup (5-3-2)

• Goalkeeper: Mohammed Al-Owais
• Defenders: Saud Abdulhamid, Hassan Altambakti, Ali Lajami, Abdulelah Al-Amri, Moteb Al-Harbi
• Midfielders: Nasser Al-Dawsari, Abdullah Al-Khaibari, Musab Al-Juwayr
• Forwards: Firas Al-Buraikan, Salem Al-Dawsari 

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