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The final score of the match between Saudi Arabia and Uruguay ended in a 1-1 draw.

According to reports, this fixture was part of the opening matchday of Group H in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The clash between Saudi Arabia and Uruguay took place at Miami Stadium on Tuesday, 16 June 2026, at 05:00 WIB.

Saudi Arabia surprised many by taking the lead in the first half through a goal scored by Abdulelah Al Amri.

However, with just 10 minutes remaining, Uruguay managed to equalise 1-1 thanks to a goal from Maxi Araujo.

Match Summary

First Half

Uruguay started aggressively right from the referee’s first whistle.

In the 5th minute, Maxi Araujo fired a powerful shot from outside the Saudi penalty area, but goalkeeper Mohamed Al-Owais managed to deflect it.

Al-Owais made another brilliant save by catching a header from Federico Vinas.

In the 18th minute, Salem Al-Dawsari attempted a shot from outside Uruguay’s penalty box, but it narrowly missed the target.

At the 21st minute, Rodrigo Bentancur headed the ball towards the Saudi goal after receiving a cross from Araujo, but his effort went just wide.

Once again, Al-Owais made a crucial save to deny another Uruguayan header in the 29th minute.

In the 38th minute, Fernando Muslera pulled off an important save, parrying away a fierce strike from Abdulelah Al Amri.

Saudi Arabia took a 1-0 lead in the 41st minute through Abdulelah Al Amri, who capitalised on a rebound after Muslera failed to handle the ball cleanly.

Just before halftime, Al-Owais made another fine save, catching a header from Federico Vinas in the 45th minute.

Second Half

Only a minute into the second half, Federico Vinas launched another shot from inside the Saudi box, but Al-Owais was again up to the task.

Vinas nearly scored with a header in the 50th minute, but it narrowly missed the target.

In the 59th minute, Agustin Canobbio unleashed a powerful shot from inside the box, but it sailed wide.

Al-Owais continued his excellent form by saving a long-range effort from Manuel Ugarte in the 60th minute.

Federico Valverde attempted a shot from a tight angle in the 67th minute, but Al-Owais comfortably held the ball.

Uruguay finally found the equaliser in the 80th minute, courtesy of Maxi Araujo.

As the clock ticked down, both teams increased the tempo, seeking a late winner.

In the 83rd minute, Sebastian Caceres attempted a header, but it went over the bar.

At the 87th minute, Saud Abdulhamid tried his luck with a long-range strike, which narrowly missed the crossbar.

In stoppage time, Nicolas de la Cruz fired a strong shot in the 91st minute, but Al-Owais tipped it away.

Caceres had another chance to score with a header in the 93rd minute, but it went just wide.

Starting Line-ups: Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay

Saudi Arabia

Starters: Mohammed Al-Owais, Moteb Al-Harbi, Abdulelah Al-Amri, Hassan Altambakti, Saud Abdulhamid, Salem Al-Dawsari (C), Abdullah Al-Khaibari, Mohamed Kanno, Mohammed Abu Al-Shamat, Firas Al-Buraikan, and Musab Al Juwayr.

Substitutes: Ahmed Al-Kassar, Nawaf Al-Aqidi, Ali Lajami, Jehad Thakri, Hassan Kadesh, Ali Majrashi, Nawaf Boushal, Nasser Al-Dawsari, Ziyad Aljohani, Ayman Yahya, Ala’a Al-Hejji, Saleh Al-Shehri, Khalid Al-Ghannam, Abdullah Al-Hamdan, and Sultan Mandash.

Uruguay

Starters: Fernando Muslera, Guillermo Varela, Sebastian Caceres, Mathias Olivera, Matias Vina, Federico Valverde (C), Manuel Ugarte, Rodrigo Bentancur, Maximiliano Araujo, Darwin Nunez, and Federico Vinas.

Substitutes: Santiago Mele, Sergio Rochet, Jose Maria Gimenez, Juan Sanabria, Santiago Bueno, Joaquin Piquerez, Brian Rodriguez, Facundo Pellistri, Emiliano Martinez, Agustin Canobbio, Nicolas de la Cruz, Rodrigo Zalazar, and Rodrigo Aguirre.

Boost for Local Jersey Businesses in Solo

One of the local jersey business owners in Solo, Nofi Setiawan of NS Jersey, shared his story and predictions for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Nofi started his jersey business back in high school, inspired by his marketing studies.

“I began this business during school for a practical marketing exam. It started from a hobby, and I continued selling jerseys after graduation,” said Nofi Setiawan on Wednesday, 10 June 2026.

He explained that the business grew significantly after the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Initially, it was just a hobby around 2020. But after the pandemic hit, I decided to take it seriously and expand,” he continued.

He noted that public demand for jerseys usually increases after the group stage of the World Cup.

According to Nofi, European teams such as Germany and France are the most popular among buyers, followed by Brazil and Argentina from South America.

“Germany and France are always the top sellers. Portugal jerseys also sell well, mostly because of Ronaldo. Argentina and Brazil are also very popular, while England and the Netherlands are less in demand,” he explained.

Interestingly, Netherlands jerseys are mostly shipped to eastern Indonesia due to the region’s historical ties with the Dutch.

“We often send Netherlands jerseys to eastern Indonesia because many people there have Dutch ancestry,” Nofi added.

He said customers usually choose jerseys based on three main factors: design, favourite player or team, and budget.

“From my experience, people buy jerseys mainly for three reasons — design, their favourite player or team, and affordability,” he said.

Nofi shared that it’s always memorable when old stock suddenly becomes popular again if a team performs well in the World Cup.

“It’s satisfying when old stock sells because the team advances far in the tournament — for example, Argentina in 2022,” he said.

He also mentioned that he has shipped jerseys as far as Papua and Maluku, often in bulk orders of up to 12 pieces to save on shipping costs.

“I’ve sent jerseys to Papua and Maluku, usually directly to individuals, not resellers. They often group orders with friends to reduce shipping costs,” Nofi said.