Saudi Arabia v Uruguay: World Cup 2026 – live

Saudi Arabia faces Uruguay at the Miami Stadium in their World Cup 2026 opener. Saudi Arabia seeks another victory against a South American giant to improve their group stage progression odds, recalling their USA 94 debut. Meanwhile, Uruguay deals with defensive challenges as Bielsa benched Gimenez and omitted Araujo for the match. This tactical shift tests Uruguay's squad depth and adaptability as they aim to replicate past successes, including a previous semi-final run in the tournament.