The Saudi Arabia national football team will face Uruguay in the FIFA World Cup 2026, and the referees will wear pink in appreciation of Miami's hospitality. The International Football Association announced that the refereeing team that will manage the match between Uruguay and Saudi Arabia will wear pink shirts. This step was taken by the Italian referee Maurizio Mariani and his assistant team, as a gesture of appreciation for the good hospitality of the city of Miami. In the context of his comment on this initiative, Pierluigi Collina, the chairman of the referees committee in FIFA, explained that the choice of the pink color came to reflect the gratitude for the city that hosted them throughout their stay. Collina pointed out that the team wanted to send a symbolic message that expresses their appreciation for the city, and supports the flamingo bird that the city is famous for. For his part, Gianni Infantino, the president of FIFA, confirmed that the choice of this color comes in close connection with the fact that the pink color is a distinctive mark of the city of Miami. This initiative evokes the general atmosphere of the city of Miami in southern Florida, which is famous for its iconic landmarks, such as the pink flamingos. The match between Saudi Arabia and Uruguay will be played on June 15, 2026. This confrontation will be important for both teams in the World Cup 2026. The Saudi Arabia team is considered one of the best in Asia, and is looking to achieve good results in the tournament. Uruguay is one of the best teams in South America, and will be a strong competitor for the Saudi team.