Italian referee Maurizio Mariani will wear pink during Monday's World Cup game between Uruguay and Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia will attempt to recreate their World Cup magic from 2022 when they face Marcelo Bielsa's Uruguay in their Group H opener on Monday, but this time it is uncertainty rather than confidence driving ​the Gulf nation's campaign.

Saudi Arabia is making a change, moving on from men's national team manager Herve Renard just months before the World Cup. The Frenchman led the Falcons into the 2022 World Cup, where they were the only team to beat eventual champion Argentina.

The Saudi Arabia national soccer team has been using Austin as its home base as it prepares for the World Cup. Zoom in: The squad is using Austin FC's practice facilities, as well as Q2 Stadium. Its first match is Monday in Miami,

Saudi Arabia vs Senegal at Toyota Field, 6 p.m., just two days before the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins. Saudi Arabia comes in off a 3-0 win; limited tickets remain.

Saudi Arabia's goalkeepers attracted attention during training ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 after being spotted wearing black visual training glasses during a session at Q2 Stadium in Austin.The unusual eyewear was used by all of the Green Falcons' goalkeepers during Friday's workout as the team continued preparations for its World Cup opener against Uruguay.

The Saudi National Football Team's fan council organized a massive rally in Miami, USA, in support of the Saudi team ahead of their match against Uruguay in FIFA World Cup 2026.