Saudi Arabia v Uruguay: World Cup 2026 – live

Key events Hello and welcome to live, minute-by-minute coverage of Saudi Arabia v Uruguay at the Miami Stadium. Saudi Arabia started the last World Cup with a stunning victory over Argentina. They’d love to do the same another South American giant tonight – not least because it would increase their chances of getting out of a World Cup group for only the second time. The first, as any football nerd worth their loneliness will know, came on their World Cup debut at USA 94. Uruguay didn’t even qualify for that tournament. They also missed out in 1998 and 2006, but a memorable run to the semi-finals in 2010 reminded everyone of their pedigree – and their ability to attract or cause controversy. They’ve been a fixture since then and, while it’s hard to see them adding a third triumph to sit alongside 1930 and 1950, they never leave a World Cup without making an impression. Last time around, they and Ghana managed to knock each other out of the competition. Whatever Uruguay achieve this time round, it won’t be dull, not when they are coached by Marcelo Bielsa. Kick off 6pm EDT/11pm BST/8am AEST The pre-match calm in Miami. Photograph: Julian Finney/Fifa/Getty Images Share Updated at 21.10 BST Rob will be here shortly. In the meantime, here’s how Uruguay got here (with a few delays): Uruguay’s preparations for their opening World Cup game against Saudi Arabia were severely disrupted after their flight from Mexico was hit by multiple delays. …