Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterUruguay could be a potential dark horse in this year's World Cup, but they can really show what they're made of against Saudi Arabia on Monday night.The South American nation are in a fairly mismatched Group H at the World Cup 2026, with Spain one of the strongest teams in the competition, but the likes of Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia unlikely to cause many issues.So, who are the players to watch and how will the Saudi Arabai vs Uruguay game play out at Miami Stadium?Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay predictionObviously, Uruguay no longer have the world class talents of Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani to lean on, but they still have a number of top players in their ranks.Real Madrid ace Federico Valverde, ranked at no.4 in FourFourTwo's list of the best central midfielders in the world right now, is the main man and it will be down to him to get the whole team ticking. You may like How to watch Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay for FREE Who are the ITV commentators, pundits and presenters for Uruguay vs Saudi Arabia? Uruguay squad World Cup 2026: Marcelo Bielsa's names his players for Saudi Arabia opener He will have Darwin Nunez in front of him and, despite his relative struggles at Liverpool, the forward can be dangerous at international level.Meanwhile, it's that Uruguay midfield, containing Valverde, Manuel Ugarte, and Spurs man Rodrigo Bentancur, that will be the key to just how much the South Americans can dominate Saudi Arabia.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.It would be fair to say that Uruguay don't really have any weakness, with their defensive line boasting high-level experience in the form of Ronald Araujo, Jose Maria Gimenez, and goalkeeper Fernando Muslera.Saudi Arabia are ranked number 60 in the world, their manager only took the job in April, and frankly, they just don't have anywhere near the quality of their upcoming Group H opponents.Without dismissing them too prematurely, it would be a massive shock if the Saudis were able to get anything from this game.Score prediction: Saudi Arabia 0-3 UruguayTOPICSUruguaySaudi ArabiaWorld CupWorld Cup 2026Jakob BarnesFreelance WriterJakob has over 11 years of experience in journalism across sports, entertainment, tech, and politics. Now a freelance news writer for FourFourTwo, he covers the biggest stories from the world of football.
