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Saudi-Uruguay 1-1 Draw; Al-Amri Scores, Owais Saves

6/16/2026

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Summary

Saudi Draws Uruguay

Saudi Arabia and Uruguay drew 1-1 in their opener on June 15, 2026 at stadium.
Abdulelah Al-Amri scored in the 41st minute, giving Saudi Arabia lead before Maxi Araújo equalised in the 80th.
Mohammed Al-Owais stopped shots from Federico Vinas, Manuel Ugarte and Federico Valverde while Uruguay had 29 attempts to Saudi Arabia’s seven.
Attendance was 62,764 in a 64,478-seat stadium, with tickets at $430 for one and $600 for two.

Summary

Saudi Stays Unbeaten

Saudi Arabia plays Spain Monday at 4 am and Cape Verde Saturday at 12 pm, while Uruguay meets Cape Verde Monday at 10 am and Spain Saturday at 12 pm.
Scorer Abdulelah Al-Amri, a teammate of Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese forward, at Al-Nassr, is on Saudi Arabia’s squad.
The result leaves AFC teams unbeaten in their first five World Cup matches, with Saudi Arabia earning a point against a South American side.

History

Historical Context

In 2002, under Dutch coach Guus Hiddink, South Korea became the first Asian nation to reach a World Cup semi-final, winning two knockout matches—including extra-time victories over Italy and Spain. Today Saudi Arabia’s 1-1 draw with Uruguay marks the first AFC point ever earned against a South American side, echoing that historic breakthrough and urging Asian teams to seek tougher opposition.

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Saudi Draws Uruguay

Saudi Arabia and Uruguay drew 1-1 in their opener on June 15, 2026 at stadium.
Abdulelah Al-Amri scored in the 41st minute, giving Saudi Arabia lead before Maxi Araújo equalised in the 80th.
Mohammed Al-Owais stopped shots from Federico Vinas, Manuel Ugarte and Federico Valverde while Uruguay had 29 attempts to Saudi Arabia’s seven.
Attendance was 62,764 in a 64,478-seat stadium, with tickets at $430 for one and $600 for two.

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