Uruguay draws against Saudi Arabia, Cape Verde in World Cup matches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 3:34 AM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Uruguay is in a challenging position in the World Cup after drawing its first two matches, facing Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde. The team, without star striker Luis Suárez, who was not included in the squad, now risks missing the knockout stage ahead of its upcoming match against Spain. Coach Marcelo Bielsa acknowledged the team's failure to capitalize on advantages during the game against Cape Verde, specifically pointing out a lack of finishing. The next match against Spain is crucial for Uruguay's chance of advancing in the tournament.
- •Uruguay draws against Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde in World Cup matches.
- •Luis Suárez watches from the stands, having been omitted from the squad.
- •Coach Marcelo Bielsa stresses the need to improve finishing.
- •Uruguay faces Spain next, needing a win to secure knockout stage hopes.
- •Team showed struggles in the absence of veteran goal-scorers like Suárez.
- 3:34 AMYahoo Sports — Uruguay struggles in first 2 matches as Suárez watches from the stands
"Uruguay is off to a start many did not expect. After draws against Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde, and with a match against Spain still to come, the two-time World Cup winner is at risk of missing the knockout stage. Among the many fans watching was someone the team looked to for goals for more than 15 years: Luis Suárez.
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