
Late Araujo Equaliser Secures Uruguay’s 1-1 Draw With Saudi Arabia
Uruguay battled back to 1-1 with Saudi Arabia in their 2026 World Cup opener after Abdulelah Al Amri’s first-half goal, with Maxi Araújo levelling in the 80th minute. Uruguay dominated possession and pressure in the second half, Muslera made key saves, and Araújo became the first Uruguayan to score on a World Cup debut since 2002.