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.

Uruguay is set to face Saudi Arabia for the World Cup in Hard Rock Stadium on June 15th.

Saudi players Abdullah Al-Khaibari and Muteb Al-Harbi confirm readiness for the 2026 World Cup, aiming for a strong start against Uruguay.

There are two teams who are playing in this edition who could break Italy’s dubious record. Uruguay last won the World Cup in 1950 and if they win this one, it shall be a title after 76 years. Meanwhile,

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At the Normandy Fountain in Miami Beach, an oversize soccer ball emblazoned with the Uruguayan flag has become a gathering spot for fans of La Celeste ahead of Monday's World Cup match in Miami. The ball,