Bielsa's Uruguay Hold Saudi Arabia to a Tense Draw

Marcelo Bielsa's Uruguay side came into their Group H opener with ambitions of making a strong start at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to beIN Sports. Instead, they were made to work hard by a Saudi Arabia team that proved difficult to break down.

The match finished 1-1, a result that will feel like a missed opportunity for Uruguay given the quality Bielsa has assembled, but also a point that Saudi Arabia will take with quiet satisfaction after showing resilience against a storied South American side.

Both teams will now need to find more consistency as the group stage continues, with every point likely to matter in a tight Group H.