Stat of Darwin Nunez doing Darwin Nunez things emerge at 2026 FIFA World Cup

ByKehinde-Hassan Afolabi

Uruguay striker Darwin Núñez endured a nightmare opening match at the 2026 World Cup, setting a tournament low for the fewest touches before being substituted at half-time.

Uruguayan forward Darwin Núñez endured an incredibly isolated opening performance at the 2026 World Cup during his country’s frustrating 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia in Miami.

The unpredictable former Liverpool striker registered just eight touches and completed a mere three passes. His total stood as the lowest of any tournament player to feature for over thirty minutes on the opening matchday.

Manager Marcelo Bielsa ruthlessly hauled the 26-year-old forward off at half-time with La Celeste trailing 1-0. Uruguay looked completely revitalised without the static attacker, eventually rescuing a late point through Maximiliano Araújo.

Currently a free agent following a contract termination at Al-Hilal, Núñez’s anonymous performance did little to help validate ongoing transfer links back to the Premier League.

Kehinde-Hassan Afolabi is a football journalist whose deep tactical understanding of the game makes him a standout, captivating audiences across print, audio, and video. His poetic background brings a unique rhythm and depth to his work, seamlessly transforming analysis into artistry. With a knack for narration and research, he captures the drama of the game beyond tactics and statistics, making each piece of his; a compelling blend of insight and storytelling.

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