Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterSpain and Saudi Arabia will match wits in both sides' second game of the World Cup.The Group H clash will be played at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium, with kick-off set for noon local time (5pm UK time).The BBC have picked up the UK broadcast rights for this one, and they have duly assembled an array of big football names for the occasion. Literally, in one case.Play our FREE match predictor and win �1kBBC pundits and commentators for Spain vs Saudi ArabiaThe ever-reliable Kelly Cates will be in the presenter's seat in the Salford studio to guide her team of studio pundits through their attempts at analysis.Sitting alongside her will be former England striker Wayne Rooney, former Spain defender Cesar Azpilicueta, and ex-Brentford and Tottenham boss Thomas Frank. You may like How to watch Spain vs Saudi Arabia for FREE Who are the ITV commentators, pundits and presenters for Uruguay vs Saudi Arabia? Who is the referee for Spain vs Saudi Arabia? Rooney is Manchester United's all-time leading goalscorer, and once held the same distinction for his country as well before being overtaken by Harry Kane.Former Chelsea stalwart Azpilicueta won it all in his 11-year spell at Stamford Bridge, including two league titles, a Champions League, an FA Cup, a League Cup, two Europa Leagues, a UEFA Super Cup, and a Club World. We're not sure why we said 'including' because that's all of it.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Frank enjoyed great success in getting Brentford promoted to the Premier League and establishing them in the division, and also was at Spurs for a bit last season.It's then over to Atlanta for the match action, with Ian Dennis serving as the lead commentator.Alongside him is former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson, who earned 41 caps, including starting all of the Three Lions' games at the 2006 World Cup.Spain and Saudi Arabia were both held to draws in their opening games of the tournament, leaving the group all square going into this second round of fixtures.The European champions were unable to find a way past tournament debutants Cape Verde in the biggest shock we are likely to see this summer.Saudi Arabia meanwhile led Uruguay last time out, only to end up sharing the spoils in a 1-1 draw.TOPICSCesar AzpilicuetaThomas FrankWayne RooneyPaul RobinsonSpainSaudi ArabiaWorld CupWorld Cup 2026Steven ChickenSocial Links NavigationSteven Chicken has been working as a football writer since 2009, taking in stints with Football365 and the Huddersfield Examiner. Steven still covers Huddersfield Town home and away for his own publication,WeAreTerriers.com. Steven is a two-time nominee for Regional Journalist of the Year at the prestigious British Sports Journalism Awards, making the shortlist in 2020 and 2023.
