Uruguay's midfielder #18 Brian Rodriguez kicks the ball during the 2026 World Cup Group H football match between Saudi Arabia and Uruguay at the Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens on June 15, 2026. (Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA / AFP)
June 15, 2026
Uruguay held 1-1 by Saudi Arabia at World Cup
MIAMI, United States (AFP) — Uruguay dominated but had to settle for a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia in the sweltering heat of Miami on Monday to leave an intriguing Group H wide open.
The stalemate came hours after one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history when European champions Spain were held 0-0 by debutants Cape Verde in the same group.