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Because let\u2019s be honest\u2026 the time difference is confusing and half the matches feel like they\u2019re happening in the middle of the night. So here\u2019s everything in local time, simple and clear, plus where you can watch and catch the vibes of the World Cup around the city.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DZMKtUcjdar\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 id=\"h-saudi-arabia-vs-uruguay\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay<\/h2>    <div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Monday, June 15<br><strong>1:00 AM (Local time)<\/strong><br>Miami Stadium<br>Group H<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yep, it\u2019s a late one. First match and straight into a tough game against Uruguay. You\u2019ll probably need coffee (or two) for this one. <\/p>    <div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 id=\"h-spain-vs-saudi-arabia\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spain vs Saudi Arabia<\/h2>    <div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sunday, June 21<br><strong>7:00 PM (Local time)<\/strong><br>Atlanta Stadium<br>Group H<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now this one is perfect timing. Evening match, easy vibes, and a huge opponent. Spain always brings the pressure, so expect a proper football night. This is the one you\u2019ll probably watch with friends, food, and a lot of reactions.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 id=\"h-cape-verde-vs-saudi-arabia\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia<\/h2>    <div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Friday, June 26<br><strong>3:00 AM (Local time)<\/strong><br>Houston Stadium<br>Group H<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another late-night one\u2026 but this could be the important match. Depending on how the group goes, this might decide everything. So set that alarm, just in case.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 id=\"h-where-you-ll-actually-watch-it-in-riyadh\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where you\u2019ll actually watch it in Riyadh<\/h2>    <div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/9-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\u0623\u0633\u0639\u0627\u0631 \u062a\u0630\u0627\u0643\u0631 \u0645\u0646\u0637\u0642\u0629 \u0645\u0634\u062c\u0639\u064a \u0643\u0648\u0643\u0627\u0643\u0648\u0644\u0627 \u0641\u064a \u062c\u0627\u0643\u0633 \u062f\u064a\u0633\u062a\u0631\u0643\u062a \u062e\u0644\u0627\u0644 \u0643\u0623\u0633 \u0627\u0644\u0639\u0627\u0644\u0645!\" class=\"wp-image-12696\" style=\"width:545px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/9-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/9-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/9-250x141.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/9-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/9.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>    <div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You won\u2019t be watching these games alone, that\u2019s for sure.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There will be a Coca-Cola Fan Zone set up where you can go watch with huge crowds, big screens, and full football energy. You\u2019ll also find caf\u00e9s, restaurants, and sports spots all over Riyadh streaming the games live. <\/p>    <div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So here\u2019s the plan: don\u2019t stay home for all of it.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Go out, find your spot, grab your friends, and cheer for Saudi Arabia this World Cup!<\/p>    <p class=\"has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/en\/tag\/%d9%83%d8%a3%d8%b3-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b9%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%85-2026\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/ar\/tag\/%d9%83%d8%a3%d8%b3-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b9%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%85-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">World Cup 2026 <\/a>section on our website for more!<\/strong><\/p> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you wondering when the national team is actually playing? Because let\u2019s be honest\u2026 the time difference is confusing and half the matches feel like they\u2019re happening in the middle of the night. 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