World Cup 2026 Spotlight: Uruguay’s Boss Calls Saudi Arabia a First-Class Team
Uruguay’s football chief Ignacio Alonso praises Saudi Arabia as a first-class side ahead of their 2026 World Cup clash. The World Cup draw places Saudi Arabia and Uruguay in Group Eight with Spain and Cape Verde, setting up an opening showdown. Alonso warns the group won’t be easy and recalls Saudi Arabia’s performance against Argentina in 2022. He also discusses World Cup ambitions, hosting duties for 2034, and ongoing talk about Darwin Núñez’s future, urging him to shine wherever he plays.