Saudi Arabia 1-1 Uruguay Result: Green Falcons Earn Shock Draw at 2026 World Cup in Miami

Saudi Arabia produced a memorable defensive masterclass to hold Uruguay to a 1-1 draw in their opening Group H match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Miami Stadium.

Abdulelah Al Amri gave Saudi Arabia a stunning first-half lead, while Maxi Araújo scored a late equaliser for Uruguay. Goalkeeper Mohammed Al Owais was outstanding with nine saves as the Green Falcons earned a hard-fought point against Marcelo Bielsa’s side.

Key Events & Match Timeline

41': Abdulelah Al Amri scores for Saudi Arabia (1-0)

Hassan Al Tambakti’s powerful header from a corner was parried by Fernando Muslera, allowing Al Amri to turn the ball home.

Half Time: Saudi Arabia 1-0 Uruguay

80': Maxi Araújo equalises for Uruguay (1-1)

Araújo tapped in after Al Owais pushed Federico Viñas’ header into his path.

Late Drama: Al Owais made a brilliant stop to tip Federico Valverde’s fierce strike around the post in stoppage time.

Player of the MatchMohammed Al Owais (Saudi Arabia)

The Saudi goalkeeper delivered a heroic performance with 9 saves, earning an average player rating of 7.84. His brilliance was the main reason Saudi Arabia took a point from this encounter.

Uruguay Struggles & Tactical Changes

Uruguay dominated the second half with 28 shots but lacked clinical finishing. Coach Marcelo Bielsa substituted ineffective striker Darwin Núñez at half-time, which injected more energy into the team. Núñez managed just 8 touches in the first half.

Historical Context & Group H Standings Impact

This result echoes Saudi Arabia’s famous victory over Argentina at the 2022 World Cup. With Cape Verde also holding Spain to a draw earlier today, Group H is now completely wide open.

What’s Next for Both Teams?

Saudi Arabia vs Spain – Sunday, 21 June 2026

Uruguay vs Cape Verde – Sunday, 21 June 2026

When is Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay 2026

Date: Monday, June 15, 2026

Kickoff Time: 6:00 PM ET (Eastern Time) | 3:00 PM PT

Local Time in Saudi Arabia: Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 1:00 AM AST

Where is Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay 2026

Stadium: Hard Rock Stadium (also referred to as Miami Stadium)

Location: Miami Gardens, Florida, United States

How to Watch Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay 2026

United States: FS1 (English) | Telemundo (Spanish) | Stream on Peacock, FOX Sports App, YouTube TV, or FuboTV

Saudi Arabia & MENA Region: beIN Sports & beIN Sports MAX | Stream on TOD and beIN CONNECT

United Kingdom: ITV (free-to-air) | Stream on ITVX

Saudi Arabia FIFA World Cup Fixture

Matchday 1: Saudi Arabia faces Uruguay on Monday, June 15, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET, playing at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida

Matchday 2: Saudi Arabia takes on Spain on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at 9:00 PM ET, hosted at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Matchday 3: Saudi Arabia clashes with Cape Verde on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET, playing at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.

Uruguay FIFA World Cup Fixture

Matchday 1: Uruguay faces Saudi Arabia on Monday, June 15, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET, playing at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida

Matchday 2: Uruguay takes on Cape Verde on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET, hosted at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida

Matchday 3: Uruguay clashes with Spain on Friday, June 26, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET, traveling to Guadalajara Stadium in Zapopan, Mexico

H2H Records

Total Matches Played: 3

Saudi Arabia Wins: 1 (3-2 friendly win in 2002)

Uruguay Wins: 1 (1-0 win at 2018 World Cup)

Draws: 1 (1-1 friendly in 2014)

Lineups Predictions

Saudi Arabia (4-5-1): Al-Owais; Abdulhamid, Al-Bulaihi, Tambakti, Al-Shahrani; Al-Khaibari, Kanno, Al-Juwayr, Al-Muwallad, Al-Dawsari; Al-Buraikan.

Uruguay (4-3-3): Rochet; Nández, Araújo, Giménez, Olivera; Ugarte, Valverde, De la Cruz; Pellistri, Araujo, Núñez.

Saudi Arabia Official 26-Man World Cup Roster

The squad features a mix of experienced players from Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr, including goalkeeper Mohamed Al Owais, defender Hassan Tambakti, captain Salem Al Dawsari, and striker Feras Al-Buraikan.

Uruguay Official 26-Man World Cup Roster

Managed by Marcelo Bielsa, the squad is anchored by goalkeeper Sergio Rochet, defenders Ronald Araújo and José María Giménez, midfielders Federico Valverde and Manuel Ugarte, and forward Darwin Núñez.Keywords: Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay 2026, How to watch Saudi vs Uruguay, World Cup Group H, Hard Rock Stadium, Marcelo Bielsa, Salem Al-Dawsari, Darwin Núñez, FS1 live stream

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