Saudi Arabia - Uruguay: score, highlights and statistics

Saudi Arabia face Uruguay in a pivotal Group H match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup - a fixture that both sides desperately need to get right, with Spain and Cape Verde also in the group.

Match Info: Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay

Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay kicks off on Monday, 15 June 2026 at 23:00 BST at the iconic Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida, as part of the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage.

Where to Watch Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay?

Viewers in the United States have the widest range of options. On television, the match is broadcast on Fox Sports 1 and Telemundo, while online options include FOX One, Foxsports.com, Fubo TV, Peacock, and Telemundo Deportes En Vivo. Spanish-language radio coverage is also available via Futbol de Primera Radio.

In Australia, the match is available for free on SBS On Demand, and New Zealand viewers can watch on TVNZ+. Fans in Canada can stream via TSN+, while Italian viewers have DAZN Italia and Spanish audiences can access the match through DAZN España.

In France, the game is available on 6play and beIN SPORTS CONNECT F.R., while Brazil's audiences can tune in to CazéTV. In Argentina and Uruguay, coverage is on DIRECTV Sports on TV and DIRECTV GO online. Mexico can stream via VIX.

Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay - Match Preview

Saudi Arabia and Uruguay meet at the World Cup for the second time in eight years, with the 2026 edition carrying far more tension - both teams know that a loss in Group H, alongside Spain and Cape Verde, would immediately complicate their path to the knockout rounds.

Saudi Arabia arrive in Miami as one of world football's most unpredictable sides. They stunned eventual champions Argentina 2:1 at Qatar 2022, writing one of the tournament's most memorable moments. However, their recent form tells a far more difficult story - 4 defeats and 1 draw in their last 5 matches, with only 1 goal scored in that stretch. Their 0:4 home defeat to Egypt in March 2026 was particularly troubling, yet on a World Cup stage, the Green Falcons have shown they can defy expectations.

Uruguay, managed by Marcelo Bielsa, carry genuine quality into this tournament. Federico Valverde (Real Madrid), Darwin Núñez, and Manuel Ugarte (Manchester United) give La Celeste both technical quality and physicality. Uruguay won the very first World Cup in 1930 and the 1950 edition, and they have reached the knockout rounds in 5 of the last 6 tournaments. In Group H, a second-place finish behind Spain is a realistic target - and defeating Saudi Arabia on matchday one would be a major step towards that goal.

Head-to-Head: Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay

These two nations have met just twice in their history, with Uruguay holding the edge - 1 win and 1 draw across both encounters, including the only previous World Cup meeting in Russia 2018.

Here is the complete head-to-head record between Saudi Arabia and Uruguay:

• 20 June 2018 - FIFA World Cup, Russia - Uruguay 1:0 Saudi Arabia
• 10 October 2014 - International Friendly - Saudi Arabia 1:1 Uruguay

Saudi Arabia - Recent Form

Saudi Arabia enter the 2026 World Cup in their worst run of form in recent memory - 0 wins, 1 draw, and 4 defeats across their last 5 matches, with only 1 goal scored and 8 conceded.

The low point came in March 2026 when Egypt defeated Saudi Arabia 0:4 in Riyadh, their heaviest home loss in recent years. Days later, Serbia claimed a 2:1 win in a warm-up match. A May 2026 friendly against Ecuador also ended 1:2, extending the run without a victory. The sole bright spot in this stretch was a goalless draw against the UAE in December 2025.

Despite these numbers, Saudi Arabia's World Cup pedigree provides perspective. The Green Falcons are appearing at their seventh World Cup overall and their third consecutive, and on the big stage, they have repeatedly confounded critics - as the 2:1 win over Argentina at Qatar 2022 showed. At 61st in the FIFA rankings, they carry more credibility than their recent form suggests.

Uruguay - Recent Form

Uruguay went 1 win, 3 draws, and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches - a record that reflects a solid defensive foundation even if attacking consistency remains elusive.

The most alarming result was a 1:5 loss to the United States in November 2025, but Bielsa's side responded with back-to-back draws - 0:0 against Mexico and then a creditable 1:1 against England in March 2026. The only victory in this period came in October 2025, a 2:1 win away to Uzbekistan. In their most recent outing, Uruguay drew 0:0 with Algeria.

The squad for 2026 represents an exciting blend of quality across the pitch. Valverde and Bentancur (Tottenham Hotspur) anchor the midfield, while de Arrascaeta and Nicolás de la Cruz (both at Flamengo) provide creativity. Darwin Núñez leads the attack - the Al-Hilal forward is intimately familiar with Saudi football, adding a curious subplot to this Group H opener.

Facts and Statistics

5 key facts about the Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay rivalry heading into the 2026 World Cup:

• Uruguay beat Saudi Arabia in the only previous World Cup meeting between the two nations, winning 1:0 in Russia in 2018.
• Saudi Arabia scored just 1 goal across their last 5 matches, making them one of the least productive attacks among the 48 teams at this World Cup.
• Uruguay have reached the knockout stage in 5 of their last 6 World Cup appearances, demonstrating their tournament pedigree.
• Saudi Arabia produced one of the greatest World Cup upsets in modern history when they defeated Argentina 2:1 at Qatar 2022.
• Across just 2 all-time meetings, the head-to-head record stands at 1 Uruguay win, 1 draw, and 0 Saudi Arabia wins - a tally that could change for the first time on 15 June 2026.