World Cup favourites Spain and Cape Verde recorded a scoreless draw in their match, and a late Uruguay goal allowed for a

The claim that Uruguay's men's soccer team was subject to additional security checks and sniffer dogs in the U.S. during the 2026 World Cup is still under investigation. It is unclear whether this was standard security protocol or whether the Uruguayan team was surprised by these security checks.

Football fever sweeps South Florida as Uruguay faces Saudi Arabia in the first World Cup match at the newly rebranded Miami Stadium (formerly Hard Rock Stadium). Watch parties light up Bayfront Park and West Chester,

It's Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay in the first 2026 FIFA World Cup match in Miami, Florida. Follow for live updates, highlights and analysis.

Uruguay was delayed departing their training camp after their first airplane didn't have the right permission to enter the US, local reports said.