Uruguay and Saudi Arabia draw in World Cup Group H matchup
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 12:26 AM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Uruguay faced Saudi Arabia at the World Cup on June 16, 2026, resulting in a hard-fought draw. The match took place in Miami, where empty seats were noticeable despite limited available tickets. The result leaves Group H deadlocked as Cape Verde also drew with Spain earlier the same day. The teams will look to improve their standings in upcoming matches.
- •Uruguay and Saudi Arabia are competing in the World Cup.
- •Match held on June 16, 2026, in Miami.
- •Group H standings remain tight after Cape Verde's draw with Spain.
- •Thousands of empty seats noted during the game.
- 12:26 AMThe Guardian Sport — Araújo to the rescue as Uruguay deny Saudi Arabia another World Cup shock
"Fifa’s embrace of rapacious American capitalism may have found its limits in Miami, one of the entertainment capitals of the world. Despite just seven tickets showing as available on their official website at kick-off there were thousands of empty seats – and empty concourses – throughout most of this game, a hard-fought draw which leaves Group H deadlocked following Cape Verde’s stunning draw with Spain earlier in the day. Continue reading...
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