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Uruguay vs Spain Match Summary
Competition | FIFA World Cup |
|---|---|
Match Date | Saturday 27 June 2026 |
Match Time | 01:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Estadio Guadalajara |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | ITV 1, RTE 2 |
Group H reaches its finale at the Estadio Guadalajara on Saturday 27 June 2026, with Uruguay and Spain meeting in a fixture that will settle the group's pecking order.
Uruguay sit second on two points, their neutral goal difference the product of draws with Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde. They need a result here to be sure of going through, with elimination still in play.
Spain lead Group H on four points with a +4 goal difference. A draw or win guarantees top spot, and they arrive with form and confidence firmly behind them.
History favours Spain heavily in this fixture. They are unbeaten in all 10 previous meetings, winning five and drawing five, with Uruguay yet to register a victory against them.
Uruguay vs Spain Form
Uruguay have stuttered through Group H, taking two points from draws with Saudi Arabia (1-1) and Cape Verde (2-2). Maximiliano Araújo has been their standout player, scoring in both outings, but a lack of cutting edge upfront remains a concern heading into this must-not-lose fixture.
Spain have looked the real deal, topping the group with a 0-0 draw against Cape Verde followed by a dominant 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia. They have won seven of their last 10 matches, and Mikel Oyarzabal is in fine fettle after a brace in the rout.
Uruguay vs Spain Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Uruguay: Ronald Araujo (Injured/out), Giorgian De Arrascaeta (Injured/out)
Spain: Victor Munoz (Injured/doubtful)
Uruguay
Uruguay could be without both Ronald Araujo and Giorgian De Arrascaeta due to injury. Those are sizeable absences, leaving the back line and engine room reshuffled for a match they cannot afford to lose.
Spain
Spain have a near fully fit squad, with only Victor Munoz a doubt as he recovers from a hamstring problem. That depth allows the group leaders to keep their settled, in-form side largely intact.
Uruguay vs Spain Predicted Lineup
Uruguay
Formation: 4-3-3
Predicted Starting Lineup: Muslera; Sanabria, Cáceres, Olivera, Varela; Bentancur, Ugarte, Valverde; Araújo, Viñas, Canobbio
Spain
Formation: 4-3-3
Predicted Starting Lineup: Simón; Cucurella, Cubarsí, Laporte, Porro; Pedri, Rodri, Olmo; Williams, Oyarzabal, Yamal
Uruguay vs Spain Key Stats & Match Facts
Spain have won their last three matches against Uruguay in all competitions.
Spain have scored at least two goals in each of their last three meetings with Uruguay.
Spain have won seven of their last 10 matches across all competitions, with their Win Market bet landing in seven of those outings.
Spain averaged over 66% possession across their opening two group games, recording 65% against Cape Verde and 68% against Saudi Arabia.
Uruguay won 11 corners and registered 17 shots against Cape Verde but managed only two on target.
Uruguay vs Spain Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Spain carry the form, the head-to-head record and a settled squad into this one, and with Uruguay missing key men and needing a result, the group leaders look well placed to finish top. We are siding with Spain to win, projecting a 1-3 away victory.
Best Bets
Spain to win is the standout selection at 8/15 (Coral), with the win market landing in seven of their last 10 matches. The head-to-head record, their +4 goal difference advantage and the injury disruption facing Uruguay all point in the same direction.
Mikel Oyarzabal at 12/5 (BetGoodWin) in the Anytime Goalscorer market is the pick to back him up. He carries a 47.42% scoring chance here, has hit the net in five of his last six, and fresh off a brace against Saudi Arabia he goes into this in excellent nick.
Uruguay vs Spain Bet Builder
Our three-leg bet builder combines Spain to win, both teams not to score, and Rodrigo Bentancur to be shown a card in a fixture that should suit the group leaders.
Spain to win is the anchor. They have landed this in six of their last eight and carry both the form and head-to-head advantage into the Estadio Guadalajara.
Both teams not to score fits a tight fixture where Uruguay, missing key men and short of cutting edge with just two shots on target last time out, will struggle to breach a settled Spain.
Bentancur completes it. His combative role in the engine room gives him a 30.23% chance of a card, and a high-stakes match Uruguay cannot afford to lose should bring plenty of niggle.
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Uruguay vs Spain Talking Points
This is a tale of two very different situations. Spain arrive as one of the few sides yet to concede a goal at this tournament, keeping clean sheets against Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia, and a draw or win guarantees them first place in Group H. Uruguay, by contrast, are under real pressure, level on two points with Cape Verde, where defeat could mean elimination. Throw in the absences of Araujo and De Arrascaeta and a head-to-head record that has never gone their way, and the hosts face a serious task to drag themselves over the line.
Uruguay vs Spain Predictions FAQs
When does Uruguay vs Spain kick off?
The World Cup match between Uruguay and Spain kicks off on Saturday, 27 June 2026, at 01:00 UK time.
What is the prediction for Uruguay vs Spain?
Our prediction expects a closely contested World Cup fixture between Uruguay and Spain, with both teams capable of securing a victory.
What are the best bets for Uruguay vs Spain?
The best bets for this match include options on the match result and total goals, depending on the final lineups and odds.
Where can I find the lineups for Uruguay vs Spain?
The official lineups for Uruguay and Spain will be available shortly before the match kicks off on Saturday.
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