Yamal matches Pelé record as Spain thrash Saudi Arabia 4-0
Lamine Yamal became the second youngest player to open scoring at a World Cup as Spain defeated Saudi Arabia 4-0. The 18-year-old matched Pelé’s 1958 feat.
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Cape Verde claim historic point against Uruguay in World Cup thriller
Kevin Lenini’s free-kick and Helio Varela’s late strike earned Cape Verde a dramatic 2-2 draw against Uruguay, keeping their World Cup knockout hopes alive.
Cape Verde Hold Uruguay 2-2 and Keep Group H Hopes Alive
Cape Verde stunned Uruguay 2-2. See Pina’s historic goal, Varela’s equaliser, Group H standings and qualification paths. Read the full analysis now.
Cape Verde Stun Uruguay in Dramatic Draw to Keep World Cup Knockout Hopes Alive
Cape Verde continue their remarkable FIFA World Cup 2026 journey after Helio Varela’s goal secured a 2-2 draw against Marcelo Bielsa’s Uruguay in Miami.
Saudi Arabia 1-1 Uruguay Analysis: Two Goalkeeper Errors, Bielsa’s Midfield Fix and 27 Wasted Shots
Saudi Arabia held Uruguay to a 1-1 draw in Miami despite the South Americans controlling 66.8% possession and firing 27 shots. Abdulelah Al-Amri gave Saudi Arabia the lead in the 41st minute after Uruguay goalkeeper Fernando Muslera parried a set-piece into his path, while Maxi Araujo equalised in the 80th minute when Saudi goalkeeper Mohammed Al-Owais spilled a save. The result leaves all four Group H teams level on one point after Spain also drew with Cape Verde.
World Cup 2026: Saudi Arabia Eye Historic Progression Against Uruguay in Miami
Saudi Arabia hope to repeat their giant-killing heroics against another South American heavyweight as they face Marcelo Bielsa’s Uruguay in a crucial World Cup 2026 group clash in Miami.
Uruguay World Cup 2026 Squad: Bielsa’s List, Valverde Core and Group H Guide
Marcelo Bielsa has announced Uruguay’s 2026 FIFA World Cup squad featuring Federico Valverde as the headline core alongside veterans Jose Maria Gimenez and Fernando Muslera. The confirmed roster includes three goalkeepers, eight defenders and twelve midfielders blending European-based experience from La Liga, the Premier League and Serie A with Bielsa’s aggressive tactical system ahead of their Group H campaign.