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Al-Owais excels with 9 saves versus Uruguay
Saudi Arabia's national team drew with its Uruguayan counterpart in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup, marking the Saudis' first goal in the tournament since 1994, scored by their defender Abdulrahman Al-Abri, ending a streak of 16 matches without a World Cup goal for the team. Saudi goalkeeper Mohamed Al-Owais delivered an outstanding performance by saving 9 shots, while Uruguay's dominance in ball possession, especially in the second half, kept the pressure on, though resilient Saudi defense prevented Uruguay from securing the win. The match also featured notable individual achievements, including Uruguay's Fernando Muslera making his 17th World Cup appearance—setting a record—highlighting the continued strong performance of Asian teams in the tournament.
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