Uruguay recovered from a first-half deficit to draw 1-1 with Saudi Arabia on Monday in Miami, salvaging a point in Group H hours after Spain's scoreless result against Cape Verde left the group wide open.

Uruguay entered the tournament with the 16th-most valuable roster among all 48 nations at $466.10 million, per Transfermarkt, compared to Saudi Arabia's 41st-ranked squad at $46.78 million.

Abdulelah Al Amri opened the scoring in the first half after Uruguay goalkeeper Fernando Muslera spilled the ball into his path. Muslera, 39, had retired from international football in April 2024 before returning to become the first Uruguayan to appear in five World Cup squads.

Uruguay generated an xG of 1.54 compared to Saudi Arabia's 0.99, finishing with 21 total shots. Maximiliano Araujo leveled the match with 10 minutes remaining, converting a rebound after Saudi Arabia goalkeeper Mohammed Al Owais fumbled a shot into the far corner. Al Owais recovered to make several late stops and preserve the point.

Coach Marcelo Bielsa made a double substitution at halftime, removing Darwin Nunez and introducing Agustin Canobbio. Federico Vinas shifted to lead the attack and produced three headed chances in the second half.

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All four Group H teams sit level on one point after the opening round. Uruguay face Cape Verde next, while Saudi Arabia meet Spain.