It’s Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay in what’s being touted as one of the more straightforward groups at the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Uruguay find themselves in Group H alongside Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia and European champions Spain. It could be the perfect tonic for Marcelo Bielsa’s side, who are without a win since a 2-1 victory over Uzbekistan last October. With Real Madrid’s Federico Valverde, Manchester United’s Manuel Ugarte and Tottenham Hotspur’s Rodrigo Bentancur at their disposal, La Celeste will be hoping to successfully navigate their way into the knockout stages.
Despite this, their opening clash against Saudi Arabia is unlikely to be straightforward, and not just because their flight to the US was delayed to give minimal preparation time. The Green Falcons shocked the world when they beat Argentina in their opening match of the 2022 World Cup, and with the Saudi Pro League continuing to grow in stature, they now possess a squad packed with players who have experience competing at the highest level.
Their main man, Salem Al-Dawsari, remains the team’s heartbeat, while several members of the squad arrive fresh from continental success with Al-Ahli, who have won back-to-back AFC Champions League titles.
Moreover, the only time Saudi Arabia have ever advanced beyond the group stage of a World Cup came when the tournament was last held in the United States, back in 1994. So, with the Kingdom set to host the 2034 edition, are the stars aligning for the future hosts to make another surprise run on football’s biggest stage?
So, read on as we show you exactly how to watch Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay for free from anywhere in the FIFA World Cup 2026.
How to watch Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay for free
Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay is available to watch for free in multiple countries, including the UK, Australia, Brazil, Belgium, Ireland, Netherlands, Switzerland and Turkey.
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