Match summary

Saudi Arabia and Uruguay drew 1-1 at Hard Rock Stadium in their Group H opener, with Saudi Arabia delivering an early shock against the South American favourites. Abdulelah Al-Amri put Saudi Arabia ahead in the 41st minute, and the underdogs held the lead until Maximiliano Araújo levelled for Uruguay in the 80th. A battling point for Saudi Arabia against higher-ranked opposition leaves Group H remarkably tight — all four teams begin level on a single point after matchday 1. Our forecast — Uruguay or draw — landed: Uruguay were held but avoided defeat, just as we anticipated against a well-organised Saudi side.