The Charrúa squad heads into their opening match as one of the group favorites, albeit under more complex circumstances than expected. Marcelo Bielsa's side endured a logistical nightmare on their journey to Miami, arriving less than 24 hours in advance following a delay with their charter flight managed by the organization, which forced the roster to make an emergency layover in Cancún before continuing to the United States.

Uruguay and Saudi Arabia face off this Monday, June 15, 2026, in Matchday 1 of Group H at the FIFA World Cup 2026™. The match will be played at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida, kicking off a group that has already been blown wide open following a scoreless draw between Spain and Cape Verde.

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