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Group H: Saudi Arabia 1-1 Uruguay

Tue, 16 Jun, 2026

Group H: Saudi Arabia 1-1 Uruguay

Miami Gardens: Saudi Arabia displayed immense defensive resilience to hold Uruguay to a 1-1 draw in Group H of the FIFA World cup 2026 on Monday.

Goalkeeper Mohammed Al Owais produced an outstanding performance as three-time AFC Asian Cup™ winners Saudi Arabia absorbed intense pressure in the second half to deny the South American side full points and leave the group wide open following Spain's goalless draw with Cape Verde in their match.

Defender Abdulelah al-Amri gave the Saudis a surprise lead near the end of the first half only for Uruguay's second-half pressure to pay off with 10 minutes left through Maxi Araujo.

Preview - Group H: Saudi Arabia v Uruguay

Mon, 15 Jun, 2026

Preview - Group H: Saudi Arabia v Uruguay

Miami Gardens: Saudi Arabia will be determined to not slip up when they begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H campaign against Uruguay on Monday.

The three-time AFC Asian Cup™ winners are seeking to advance to the knockout stage for the first time since making their debut on the global stage in the 1994 edition.

Saudi Arabia extend unbeaten run; Iraq go down to Venezuela

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

Saudi Arabia extend unbeaten run; Iraq go down to Venezuela

Kuala Lumpur: Saudi Arabia played to a goalless draw with Senegal while Iraq fell to a 2-0 defeat to Venezuela in international friendlies ahead of their respective FIFA World Cup 2026 opening fixtures.

The draw extended Saudi Arabia's unbeaten run under Georgios Donis and provided another useful test ahead of their campaign in Group H with Spain, Uruguay and Cabo Verde their opponents.

Graham Arnold's Iraq side will look to regroup as they prepare for their Group I campaign against France, Senegal and Norway.

Asian Stars to watch

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

Asian Stars to watch

Kuala Lumpur: Asia will be represented by nine teams at the expanded FIFA World Cup 2026 which kicks off on Thursday.

It promises to be a thrilling campaign for all of the Asian sides, with each bidding to create history.

As we get set for the action, the-AFC.com highlights a key player for each of the Asian teams at the global showpiece. 

5 Asian FIFA World Cup Heroes 

Tue, 09 Jun, 2026

5 Asian FIFA World Cup Heroes 

Kuala Lumpur: Over the years a number of Asian players have produced the goods at the FIFA World Cup, lighting up arenas around the globe and providing incredible moments that have gone down in the Continent’s footballing folklore. 

With the kick-off for the FIFA World Cup 2026 only two days away, we turn back the clock to highlight the achievements of five Asian players who have shone brightest on the global showpiece.

You can tell us who you think is the best Asian player at the FIFA World Cup by voting at the bottom of the article. 

Focus: Group H

Fri, 05 Jun, 2026

Focus: Group H

London: Spain's FIFA World Cup preparations have been beset by fitness concerns, including to star winger Lamine Yamal, as Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa faces a challenge to his authority before aiming to shock the European champions in Group H.

Barcelona's Yamal could reportedly miss Spain's opening two games against tournament debutants Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia due to the hamstring injury he suffered in April.

The 18-year-old is not the only injury worry for Luis de la Fuente with several of the key members of his Euro 2024-winning squad experiencing disrupted seasons.

Saudi Arabia power past Puerto Rico

Sat, 06 Jun, 2026

Saudi Arabia power past Puerto Rico

Austin: Saudi Arabia cruised to a 3-0 win against Puerto Rico in a weather-disrupted international friendly on Friday.

Preparing for the FIFA World Cup 2026, the win was head coach Georgios Donis' first following a 2-1 defeat to Ecuador last week.

Know your team: Saudi Arabia

Mon, 01 Jun, 2026

Know your team: Saudi Arabia

Kuala Lumpur: Saudi Arabia's immediate target at the FIFA World Cup 2026 will be to advance past the group stage.

Having survived a tough qualifying campaign to book their ticket to global showpiece to be jointly hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States, Saudi Arabia will be determined to maximise the strength of their squad and lessons learnt from four years ago.

Al Dawsari, Abdulhamid to lead Saudi Arabia

Mon, 01 Jun, 2026

Al Dawsari, Abdulhamid to lead Saudi Arabia

Riyadh: Salem Al Dawsari will lead Saudi Arabia's challenge at the FIFA World Cup 2026, with the forward set to make his third appearance at the global showpiece.

Head coach Georgios Donis named his final squad on Monday, with Lens defender Saud Abdulhamid also expected to play a prominent role in Saudi Arabia's bid to advance past the group stage.

Al Hilal SFC’s Al ‌Dawsari, the 2025 AFC Player of the Year, scored the winner in Saudi Arabia's 2-1 upset of Argentina in their FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 opener.

#AFCU20 China 2027 - Stage set for Qualifiers

Thu, 28 May, 2026

#AFCU20 China 2027 - Stage set for Qualifiers

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ Qualifiers are set to be a scintillating affair following the Official Draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

To be staged between August 25 and September 6, 2026 in a centralised league system, these Qualifiers will feature the implementation of a new format as part of key reforms to the AFC’s youth competitions that were ratified earlier this year.

Designed to ensure more meaningful matches and opportunities for teams to compete against opponents of similar technical competency, a two-phase system featuring a promotion and relegation mechanism has been introduced.

Europe Wrap: Cheers and tears for Asia’s best as season ends

Mon, 25 May, 2026

Europe Wrap: Cheers and tears for Asia’s best as season ends

Kuala Lumpur: With major European leagues officially closed for the season, there was much cheer for Japan’s Daizen Maeda, Korea Republic’s Lee Kang-in and his countryman Kim Min-jae, who were part of championship-winning squads in Scotland, France and Germany.

There was also disappointment for other continental stars as their clubs were relegated, so follow the-AFC.com as we look at what Asia’s finest have been up to in Europe.

West Asia Wrap: Champs crowned in Iraq, Lebanon

Mon, 25 May, 2026

West Asia Wrap: Champs crowned in Iraq, Lebanon

Doha: Air Force SC and Al Ansar were crowned champions of Iraq and Lebanon respectively over the past week.

Joao Felix celebrated Al Nassr Club emerging the Saudi Pro League champions by being named the Player of the Season.

Champions Al Seeb Club concluded their Oman Pro League season in style while there were also matches in Kuwait and Syria so join the-AFC.com in our weekly wrap of the West Asia domestic scene.