Saudi Arabia held off a relentless Uruguay attack to draw 1-1 in Miami

Sometimes a draw can feel like a defeat. Sometimes it can feel like a victory. For Saudi Arabia, after 90 minutes spent absorbing Uruguay’s relentless pressure, surviving 29 shots, 14 corners and wave after wave of attacks, the final whistle sounded as a reward for sheer resilience. Buoyed by a superb performance from Mohammed Al Owais and an early strike from Abdulelah Al Amri, the Green Falcons emerged from the Group H battle with a valuable point and their World Cup hopes intact.

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Issued by:

Amar Panicker

Published on:

Jun 16, 2026 05:53 IST