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Saudi Arabia kick off World Cup campaign with draw against Uruguay

Saudi Arabia kick off World Cup campaign with draw against Uruguay

Team celebrates goal by performing Sujood on the pitch sidelines. (AFP)

Fans cheer on in Miami waving the Saudi flag. (AFP)

Saudi squad celebrates goal against giants Uruguay. (AFP)

Defender Abdulelah Al-Amri gave the Saudis a surprise lead near the end of the first half. (AFP)

In evening temperatures of more than 30C and energy-sapping humidity, both teams struggled to create much in front of goal early on. (AFP)

Updated 16 June 2026 17:39

June 16, 2026 08:45

Saudi Arabia frustrated Uruguay with a resilient 1-1 draw in Miami on Monday, earning a valuable point and leaving Group H finely poised.