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Saudi Arabia goalkeeper Mohammed Al Owais produced one of the most famous international performances of his career against Uruguay in the Greens’ 2026 World Cup Group H campaign opener, which ended in a 1-1 draw.
The match witnessed a lot of attacking pressure from the Uruguay team, especially in the second half, which put the Saudi defense to a tough test throughout the match.
Although Saudi Arabia led the scoring for long periods, Al Owais was the most popular goalkeeper on the pitch, with his decisive interventions and quick reactions to dangerous shots.
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According to the Opta Football Statistics Network, Mohammed Al Owais had 9 shots on goal during the game, a number that reflects the pressure he was under and his great influence in keeping the Saudi team balanced.
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It is the second-most saves by a Saudi goalkeeper in a World Cup game behind Mabrouk Zayed against Spain in 2006 and tied with Mohamed Al-Deayi against France in 1998, so Al Owais continues to write his name in the World Cup history.
With this performance, Al Owais came out as one of the biggest stars of the match, playing a key role in giving Saudi Arabia a valuable point against one of the strongest teams in the world at the start of a thrilling World Cup journey.
