MIAMI: For 80 minutes, with a storm brewing high above the Miami Stadium, it looked like lightning might strike twice. Saudi Arabia, in the opening match of a World Cup and against blue-and-white-shirted South Americans once again, appeared destined to cause another shock, four years after their last. At World Cup 2022 in Qatar, Saudi winger Salem Al-Dawsari wrote global headlines when his rocket proved the difference, delivering his Green Falcons a 2-1 win over Argentina to become the first — and, it would prove, only — team to defeat the eventual champions.

The Saudis pulled off a huge upset in their opening game of the 2022 World Cup against South American opposition.

Saudi Arabia fans hope to showcase Arab sport culture as World Cup fever grips South Beach

LONDON: It is not just Saudi Arabia that have had an uncertain preparation period for the 2026 World Cup. Opening game opponents Uruguay have also not been at their best, and…

Green Falcons coach argues his players have improved by playing with and against big stars in domestic Pro League

The 15th game of the 2026 World Cup sees the introduction of the tournament’s inaugural winners.

Defender Abdulelah Al-Amri scores opening goal as Saudi Arabia take the lead against Uruguay in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group H match at Hard Rock

RIYADH: Egyptian fans most certainly felt a sense of déjà vu while watching Saudi Arabia take on Uruguay. Like Egypt, the Green Falcons took the lead in the first half. And like…

Green Falcons walk away with 1-1 draw in World Cup opener in stifling Miami heat

Abdulelah Al Amri scored as Saudi Arabia earned a valuable 1-1 draw against Uruguay in its opening Group H match at FIFA World Cup 2026.

DUBAI: Uruguay dominated but had to settle for a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia in the sweltering heat of Miami on Monday to leave an intriguing Group H wide open. The stalemate…

MIAMI: For 80 minutes, with a storm brewing high above the Miami Stadium, it looked like lightning might strike twice. Saudi Arabia, in the opening match of a World Cup and…

Saudi Arabia began its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a hard-earned 1-1 draw against Uruguay at Miami Stadium, earning a point that leaves Group H

DUBAI: Saudi Arabia began preparations on Wednesday for its second Group H match at the FIFA World Cup 2026 against Spain, with the Green Falcons holding a training session at Q2…