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Legends in attendance. Ballon d’Or winners spotted at Uruguay vs Saudi Arabia match

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Legends in attendance. Ballon d’Or winners spotted at Uruguay vs Saudi Arabia match

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In the opening Group Stage match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup between Saudi Arabia and Uruguay, the encounter attracted the attention of football legends.

Details: Two Ballon d’Or winners were present in the stands — Brazilian icon Ronaldo Nazário and Bulgaria’s Hristo Stoichkov.

📸 - Ronaldo Nazario is watching the Saudi Arabia vs. Uruguay from the stands! pic.twitter.com/wAxCIygCDV
— The Touchline | 𝐓 (@TouchlineX) June 15, 2026

📸 - Stoichkov watching the Saudi Arabia vs. Uruguay game. pic.twitter.com/tV0su2xzbY
— The Touchline | 𝐓 (@TouchlineX) June 15, 2026

By the way, it has also been reported that the star attacking player will not feature in Brazil’s second match of the tournament. Neymar continues his recovery and remains focused on physical training, with his rehabilitation progressing according to plan.

As a reminder: The former Real Madrid head coach was spotted in the stands during the Brazil vs. Morocco clash alongside his sons.

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