Uruguay and Saudi Arabia finish 1-1 after late goal in World Cup match
8 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 1:11 AM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Uruguay and Saudi Arabia drew 1-1 in their World Cup Group H opener on June 16. Saudi Arabia held a 1-0 lead for most of the match thanks to a first-half goal. However, Maxi Araújo scored in the 80th minute for Uruguay to rescue a point. The draw is viewed as an upset considering Uruguay's status in the tournament. The match showcased strong defensive work from Saudi goaltender Mohammed Al-Owais.
- •Match took place on June 16 in Group H of the World Cup.
- •Saudi Arabia scored first and led until late in the match.
- •Maxi Araújo equalized for Uruguay in the 80th minute.
- •Uruguay dominated possession but struggled to score.
- •Saudi goaltender Mohammed Al-Owais had a standout performance.
- 1:11 AMYahoo Sports — Uruguay score late goal to rescue 1-1 draw with Saudi Arabia
- 1:03 AMBBC Sport — Saudi Arabia hold off relentless Uruguay to earn draw
- 12:25 AMYahoo Sports — Saudi Arabia 1-1 Uruguay: Araujo rescues point for two-time World Cup winners
- 12:23 AMYahoo Sports — Uruguay frustrated by dogged Saudi Arabia in World Cup draw
- 12:08 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup: Saudi Arabia draws with Uruguay, forces tie atop Group H
- 12:07 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup: Uruguay salvages 1-1 draw with underdog Saudi Arabia thanks to 80th-minute goal
"Uruguay scored a late goal to rescue a 1-1 draw in their World Cup opener against Saudi Arabia on Monday. The two-time world champions couldn't handle the intense pressure in the final minutes of the first half and were stunned when Abdulelah al-Amri broke the deadlock for Saudi Arabia in the 41st minute.
"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.There looked to be only one winner after that, but Saudi Arabia just about held on for a vital point. bur-pst/rcw
"Saudi Arabia displayed a monumental defensive effort to grab an impressive draw against a Uruguay side who improved hugely as the game went on a stifling World Cup encounter at the Hard Rock Stadium i...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 1:11 AMUruguay score late goal to rescue 1-1 draw with Saudi Arabia
Uruguay scored a late goal to rescue a 1-1 draw in their World Cup opener against Saudi Arabia on Monday. The two-time world champions couldn't handle the intense pressure in the final minutes of the first half and were stunned when Abdulelah al-Amri broke the deadlock for Saudi Arabia in the 41st minute.
- BBC SportJun 16, 2026, 1:03 AMSaudi Arabia hold off relentless Uruguay to earn draw
Saudi Arabia hold firm against relentless pressure to earn a 1-1 draw against two-time world champions Uruguay in their Group H opener at the Miami Stadium.
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 12:25 AMSaudi Arabia 1-1 Uruguay: Araujo rescues point for two-time World Cup winners
Saudi Arabia displayed a monumental defensive effort to grab an impressive draw against a Uruguay side who improved hugely as the game went on a stifling World Cup encounter at the Hard Rock Stadium i...
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 12:23 AMUruguay frustrated by dogged Saudi Arabia in World Cup draw
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.There looked to be only one winner after that, but Saudi Arabia just about held on for a vital point. bur-pst/rcw
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 12:08 AMWorld Cup: Saudi Arabia draws with Uruguay, forces tie atop Group H
Mohammed Al-Owais gloved jaw-dropping saves to help Saudi Arabia draw with Uruguay in a 2026 World Cup Group H opener Monday at Miami Stadium.
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 12:07 AMWorld Cup: Uruguay salvages 1-1 draw with underdog Saudi Arabia thanks to 80th-minute goal
Uruguay scored late to salvage a 1-1 draw in what stands as a significant upset in Group H play.
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