India, June 16 -- Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay, FIFA World Cup 2026 Preview: Since 1994, Saudi Arabia has been a consistent presence on the global stage, missing only the 2010 and 2014 editions. Despite this regularity, they have struggled to advance beyond the group stage in their last two appearances, having reached the Round of 16 only once during their 1994 debut. Entering this fixture, Georgios Donis' squad is coming off a 0-0 stalemate against Senegal, capping a preparation period that included a 1-0 victory over Puerto Rico and a narrow 2-1 defeat to Ecuador.

While Uruguay has moved on from the era of icons like Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani, the South American side remains deep in talent. A victory over Saudi Arabia on Monday would s...