Saudi Arabia 1-1 Uruguay: World Cup 2026, as it happened

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Saudi Arabia and Uruguay fought to a 1-1 draw in a World Cup 2026 group match, with Uruguay mounting a second-half surge to claim what the article describes as a deserved point. The Saudis, led by Salem al-Dawsari, who famously scored the winner against Argentina in 2022, controlled much of the opening period, but Uruguay improved significantly after halftime. Maxi Araujo's goal proved crucial in salvaging the result for the South American side, which had been notably ineffective in the first 45 minutes.