Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay — World Cup 2026

FILE No. M-369CLASS: GROUP MATCHSTATUS: GROUP STAGEWC 2026 · MIAMI

Saudi Arabia

1–1

Uruguay

Match events

A. Al Amri41'1–0
A. Al Amri44'
M. Al JuwayrOn: N. Al Dawsari63'
M. Abu Al ShamatOn: N. Boushal81'
S. AbdulhamidOn: A. Lajami90+3'
M. Al HarbiOn: A. Al Hamdan90+3'
F. Al BuraikanOn: A. Hejji90+3'

46'M. VinaOn: J. Sanabria
46'D. NunezOn: A. Canobbio
72'M. UgarteOn: N. de la Cruz
1–180'M. Araujo
81'M. AraujoOn: B. Rodriguez
90'F. VinasOn: R. Aguirre

KSAMatch statsURU

35%Possession65%

7Shots24

3Shots on Target9

4Corners10

11Fouls6

1Yellow Cards0

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Saudi Arabia — starting XI

4-4-2

Bench

6Nasser Al-Dawsari
13Nawaf Boushal
3Ali Lajami
18Ala'a Al-Hejji
19Abdullah Al-Hamdan
22Ahmed Al-Kassar
1Nawaf Al-Aqidi
25Jehad Thakri
14Hassan Kadesh
2Ali Majrashi
16Ziyad Aljohani
8Ayman Yahya
11Saleh Al-Shehri
17Khalid Al-Ghannam
20Sultan Mandash

Uruguay — starting XI

4-2-3-1

Bench

25Juan Sanabria
14Agustín Canobbio
7Nicolás de la Cruz
18Brian Rodríguez
19Rodrigo Aguirre
12Santiago Mele
1Sergio Rochet
2José María Giménez
24Santiago Bueno
22Joaquín Piquerez
11Facundo Pellistri
15Emiliano Martínez
26Rodrigo Zalazar

All-time meetings

Saudi Arabia wins

Draws

Uruguay wins

02 · Tale of the Tape

Tale of the tape.

28.6

Average Age

28.8

03 · The Form Guide

Last five walks into the room.

Who's hotter going in? Latest competitive results, newest first.

Saudi Arabia

Jun 15

vs Uruguay

World Cup · Group Stage - 1 · Hard Rock Stadium

1–1

Jun 9

vs Senegal

Friendlies · Friendly International · Toyota Field

0–0

Jun 5

at Puerto Rico

Friendlies · Friendly International · Q2 Stadium

3–0

May 31

at Ecuador

Friendlies · Friendly International · Sports Illustrated Stadium

1–2

Mar 31

at Serbia

Friendlies · Friendly International · TSC Arena

1–2

Uruguay

Jun 15

at Saudi Arabia

World Cup · Group Stage - 1 · Hard Rock Stadium

1–1

Mar 31

at Algeria

Friendlies · Friendly International · Allianz Stadium

0–0

Mar 27

at England

Friendlies · Friendly International · Wembley Stadium

1–1

Nov 19

at USA

Friendlies · Friendlies 1 · Raymond James Stadium

1–5

Nov 16

at Mexico

Friendlies · Friendlies 1 · Estadio Corona

0–0

05 · Key Battles

Three duels that decide it.

Three tactical battles define this group-stage clash: a right-flank duel of discipline versus flair, a midfield chess match between two league anchors, and a centre-back test against one of world football's most volatile strikers.

// Right flank · The Roma rearguard vs. the Panathinaikos speedster

Abdulhamid's European pedigree and positional discipline will be tested by Pellistri's directness and pace. The Saudi defender must stay compact and avoid getting dragged out of shape; one loose moment could expose the backline. Watch for Pellistri cutting infield — Abdulhamid needs to read it early.

// Midfield engine room · Al-Hilal's general meets United's ball-winner

Nasser Al Dawsari

#6 · Al-Hilal Saudi FC

M. Ugarte

#5 · Manchester United

Two midfield anchors with contrasting styles: Al Dawsari orchestrates from deep in the Saudi system, while Ugarte harries and disrupts with intensity. The tempo of this game flows through their duel. Whoever controls possession transitions will likely control the match.

// Centre-back vs. No. 9 · The Al-Hilal stalwart meets the Reds' striker

Hassan Tambakti

#5 · Al-Hilal Saudi FC

D. Núñez

#9 · Liverpool

Tambakti carries Saudi Arabia's defensive responsibility against Núñez's relentless running and physical presence. The Liverpool forward thrives on loose balls and second chances; Tambakti cannot afford lapses in concentration or the lead could evaporate quickly.

07 · Win Probability