View from Uruguay: Saudi’s first opponents at the World Cup looking to avoid Argentina’s fate from 4 years ago

article author: John Duerden Author: Mon, 2026-06-15 09: 34 LONDON: It is not just Saudi Arabia that have had an uncertain preparation period for the 2026 World Cup. Opening game opponents Uruguay have also not been at their best, and still remember how their South American neighbors Argentina fared in the first opening match against the Green Falcons in 2022. On that unforgettable day in Qatar, Saudi Arabia came from behind to beat the South Americans 2-1 and would love to repeat that result on Monday in Miami, with Spain and Cape Verde to follow in Group H. Uruguay are determined not to let that happen in Miami. Main category: Sport Tags: FIFA World Cup 2026 World Cup 2026 Saudi Arabia

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