World Cup group A: Uruguay vs. Saudi Arabia team news, kick-off time and TV channel

Uruguay striker Luis Suarez could win his
100th cap for his country

Preview

The Barcelona forward struggled to make an impact in Uruguay’s
opening match against Egypt, which they won 1-0, and will hope to
hit form against a struggling Saudi side.

The Saudis were beaten 5-0 by host nation Russia
in the opening match of the World Cup and may struggle to contain a
Uruguay attack featuring Suarez and Edinson Cavani.

Goal.com predicts Uruguay will “run riot” at
the Rostov Arena. Al Hain-Cole writes: “While Suarez in particular
looked far from top form [against Egypt], the prospect of him and
Cavani taking on this opposition defence is rather frightening. The
Saudis seemed completely incapable of containing a relatively
modest Russian outfit last week, lacking defensive shape and any
answer to high balls into the box.”

It’s been a tough week for Saudi. As well as the heavy
defeat against Russia they also had issues with their flight to Rostov-on-Don when their plane’s
engine caught fire.

Team news

Both nations have their full 23-man squads available
to choose from, says Sports Illustrated. While The Daily Telegraph reports that Saudi coach
Juan Antonio Pizzi could make a number of changes after the 5-0
thumping by Russia. 

Uruguay vs. Saudi Arabia predicted
starting XIs

How the two teams could line up at the Rostov Arena,
according to Fifa.com.

• Uruguay (4-4-2): Fernando Muslera; Guillermo Varela, Jose Maria
  Gimenez, Diego Godin, Martin Caceres; Nahitan Nandez, Matias
  Vecino, Rodrigo Bentancur, Cristian Rodriguez; Luis Suarez, Edinson
  Cavani 
• Saudi Arabia (4-5-1): Mohammed Alowais; Mohammed Alburayk,
  Osama Hawsawi, Ali Albulayhi, Yasser Alshahrani; Salem Aldawsari,
  Abdullah Otayf, Salman Alfaraj, Taiseer Aljassam, Yahia Alshehri;
  Fahad Almuwallad

Group A results, fixtures and live TV
channels

• Russia 5 Saudi Arabia 0 
• Egypt 0 Uruguay 1 
• 19 June: Russia vs. Egypt (7pm, BBC) 
• 20 June: Uruguay vs. Saudi Arabia (4pm, BBC) 
• 25 June: Uruguay vs. Russia (3pm, ITV); Saudi Arabia vs. Egypt
  (3pm, ITV4)