Saudi Arabia and Uruguay met at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens in the opening round of the 2026 World Cup group stage, and the match finished 1-1.
The score changed in the 41st minute when A. Al Amri scored for Saudi Arabia, with no assist on the goal. In the 44th minute, Saudi Arabia player Abdulelah Al-Amri received a yellow card. At halftime, Saudi Arabia led Uruguay 1-0.
After the break, Uruguay levelled the match in the 80th minute through M. Araujo, whose goal also came without an assist. The score did not change again, and the teams ended level at 1-1.
In the match statistics, Saudi Arabia had 33% possession to Uruguay’s 67%; expected goals were 0.66 to 1.72; shots were 7 to 27, with 3 to 10 on target; pass completion was 73% to 88%; corners 4 to 14; offsides 0 to 6; saves 9 to 2; and fouls 11 to 6.
Looking ahead to the next round, Saudi Arabia will face Spain in Group Stage - 2 on 2026-06-21. Saudi Arabia are currently second in Group H after one match, with 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, 1 point and a goal difference of 0, and are currently in the official qualification zone for the Round of 32. Uruguay will face Cape Verde in Group Stage - 2 on 2026-06-21. Uruguay are currently first in Group H after one match, with 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, 1 point and a goal difference of 0, and are currently in the official qualification zone for the Round of 32.
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