Saudi Arabia vs. Uruguay: Head-to-head record and past meetings ahead of 2026 World Cup fixture

Head-to-head record

Previous meetings: 4

Saudi Arabia wins: 1

Draws: 2

Uruguay wins: 1

Saudi Arabia and Uruguay have locked horns on three previous occasions, and both have posted one win, while there has also been two draws.

The first-ever match between the two sides was a friendly back in March 2002, with Saudi Arabia recording a 3-2 victory over the South American nation.

The pair then met in another friendly in October 2014, with the score finishing 1-1.

The first competitive meeting between Saudi Arabia and Uruguay came in the group stage of the 2018 World Cup, with the latter securing all three points courtesy of a 1-0 success - Luis Suarez was the goalscorer for La Celeste.

Eight years on, the two nations locked horns on the global stage once again, with Abdulelah Al Amri and Maxi Araujo finding the net in a 1-1 draw during the group stage of the 2026 World Cup.

Previous meetings

Jun 15, 2026: Saudi Arabia 1-1 Uruguay (World Cup)

Jun 20, 2018: Uruguay 1-0 Saudi Arabia (World Cup)

Oct 10, 2014: Saudi Arabia 1-1 Uruguay (international friendly)

Mar 27, 2002: Saudi Arabia 3-2 Uruguay (international friendly)