Maxi Araujo prevented another huge upset by scoring a late equaliser to salvage a 1-1 draw for Uruguay in their World Cup opener against Saudi Arabia on Monday.

Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei said on Monday his team were being "oppressed" due to last-minute travel changes.

France midfielder Adrien Rabiot raised concerns about the quality of the pitch at the New York/New Jersey stadium.

Austria marked their return to the World Cup after a 28-year absence with a tense 3-1 win over debutants Jordan.

France may have a fatal flaw. Having the best attacking options might not win them the World Cup.