Saudi Arabia and Uruguay draw 1-1 in World Cup clash

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Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Saudi Arabia and Uruguay draw 1-1 in World Cup clash
Summary

Saudi Arabia and Uruguay played to a 1-1 draw in their World Cup match in Miami. Abdulelah Al-Amri put Saudi Arabia ahead in the first half, scoring after a rebound from a corner. Uruguay's Maxi Araujo equalized in the 80th minute, capitalizing on a saved header. The result maintains Saudi Arabia's unbeaten start to the tournament and places Uruguay at the top of Group H, with both teams earning points amidst an unexpected draw against Spain by Cape Verde in the other match.

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  • Match ended in a 1-1 draw on June 16.
  • Al-Amri scored for Saudi Arabia in the first half.
  • Araujo equalized for Uruguay ten minutes before full-time.
  • Uruguay leads Group H with one point ahead of Saudi Arabia.
  • Cape Verde held Spain to a goalless draw in the other match.
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  • 12:19 AMYahoo SportsSaudi Arabia denied famous win as Uruguay comeback clinches draw
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