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

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,

The team had already encountered significant delays when trying to travel to Miami from their training grounds in Mexico.

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

World Cup co-favorite Spain begins its World Cup campaign while teams like Belgium, Uruguay, and Egypt will also play.

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