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Uruguay vs. Saudi Arabia: World Cup Clash in Miami
15 Jun
Summary
- Uruguay and Saudi Arabia begin their 2026 World Cup journey in Miami.
- Uruguay enters a new era without long-time striker Luis Suarez.
- Saudi Arabia seeks to advance past group play for the first time since 1998.
The 2026 World Cup kicks off its tournament with a Group F encounter between Uruguay and Saudi Arabia, scheduled for Monday, June 15, at 6:00 PM ET in Miami Gardens, Florida. This match signifies a new beginning for two-time champions Uruguay, who are transitioning into an era without their long-serving striker, Luis Suarez.
Saudi Arabia enters the competition with the objective of overcoming their recent World Cup history. The team has been eliminated in the group stage in their last five World Cup appearances and aims to break this streak by advancing to the knockout rounds for the first time since 1998. They are grouped with Spain and World Cup debutants Cape Verde.
As part of the largest-ever World Cup featuring 48 teams across 16 host cities in three countries, USA TODAY is providing extensive coverage. The tournament employs a new format with 12 groups of four teams, with the top two from each group plus the eight best third-place teams advancing to the Round of 32.
