Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay takes place in Miami this evening, with two sides who will be eager to pick up the three points, given the shocking draw earlier today between tournament favourites Spain and debutants Cape Verde.
Either side can move top of Group H today with a win.
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Saudi Arabia only have one Serie A connections in their team, with right-back Saud Abdulhamid, formerly of Roma, in the lineup.
Uruguay, meanwhile, have more connections than their opposition.
Defender Mathías Olivera currently plays for Napoli, whilst Rodrigo Bentancur, Matias Vina and Fernando Muslera also spent time in Italy’s top flight.
MIAMI, FLORIDA – JUNE 15: A giant FIFA World Cup 2026 ball is seen before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay at Miami Stadium on June 15, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Molly Darlington/Getty Images)
World Cup 2026 – Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay Lineups
Saudi Arabia: Alowais; Alamri, Altambakti, Alharbi, Abu Alshamat, Abdulhamid; Ajuwayr, Alkhaibari, Kanno; Albrikan, Al Dawsari
Uruguay: Fernando Muslera; Caceres, Valera, Olivera, Vina; Ugarte, Bentancur, Valverde, Araujo; Nunez, Vinas
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