Abdulelah Al-Amri scores Saudi Arabia's opener against Uruguay

Overview:

Group H remains even for all the four teams since debutants Cape Verde held Spain to a non-scoring draw at the Atlanta stadium in a game where goalkeeper goalkeeper Nascido Josimar Jose Evora Dias (Vozinha) starred with multiple saves.

FIFA World Cup 2026 (Group H):

  • Saudi Arabia 1-1 Uruguay
  • Spain 0-0 Cape Verde

Saudi Arabia and Uruguay played to a 1-all draw during group H of the on-going 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Miami Stadium, Miami Gardens on Monday night.

Abdulelah Al-Amri of Al Nassr football club gave Saudi Arabia a shock first half lead in the 41st minute.

Al-Amri was well-positioned to tap-in from close range when goalkeeper Fernando Muslera spilled a ball in his path.

Saudi Arabia celebrations

Uruguay gallantly fought back to equalize the game with 10 minutes left on the clock through Sporting CP’s Maximiliano Javier Araujo Vilches, finishing from close range after goalkeeper Mohamed Al-Owais had saved an initial shot.

Al-Owais was called upon to execute timely saves to keep the scoreline intact.

Saudi Arabia goalkeeper Mohammed Al Owais with a save

Group H remains even for all the four teams since debutants Cape Verde held Spain to a non-scoring draw at the Atlanta stadium in a game where goalkeeper goalkeeper Nascido Josimar Jose Evora Dias (Vozinha) starred with multiple saves.

Next Group H matches:

Spain will play Saudi Arabia on 21st June 2026 at the Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta city.

Uruguay shall take on Cabo Verde on 22nd June 2026 at the Miami Stadium, Miami Gardens.

David Isabirye is a senior staff writer for Kawowo Sports where he covers most of the major events.

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