Group H · Matchday 1 · Group H
Monday, Jun 15, 2026 · 22:00 UTC
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Saudi Arabia
5.50
Home
VS
Draw 3.40
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Uruguay
1.65
Away
Hard Rock Stadium, Miami
Our expert call
Uruguay Win
Confidence:
●●●●○ 4/5
Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay — World Cup 2026 Prediction
Saudi Arabia and Uruguay open Group H at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. Uruguay are favourites at -160.
Form guide
Uruguay under Marcelo Bielsa run a high-pressing 3-4-3 with Federico Valverde controlling midfield, Darwin Núñez leading the line and Facundo Pellistri/Maxi Araújo on the wings. Saudi Arabia under Hervé Renard remain a 4-2-3-1 organised around Salem Al-Dawsari, the hero of their 2022 win over Argentina.
Key matchup
Bielsa’s press versus Saudi Arabia’s possession-resistant 4-2 midfield block.
The pick
Uruguay win. Likely scoreline: 2-0 or 2-1.