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Uruguay Uruguay
20:00 ET scheduled
Spain Spain

Match Details

StageGroup Stage
GroupGroup H
DateFriday, June 26, 2026
Kick-off20:00 ET
Statusscheduled

Venue

Estadio Akron
Guadalajara, Mexico

Teams

Uruguay Uruguay URU Spain Spain ESP

Match Preview

Uruguay faces Spain at Estadio Akron in Guadalajara in one of the most anticipated group-stage clashes of the 2026 World Cup. La Celeste, two-time world champions (1930, 1950), look to confirm their renaissance under Marcelo Bielsa against reigning European champions La Roja, fresh from their Euro 2024 triumph. This Group H decider could determine first place and shape the knockout path for both sides.

📺 Where to Watch

Top broadcaster in each team's home country.

Uruguay Uruguay
Paramount+ Streaming
Spain Spain
RTVE / La 1 Free TV
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Probable Lineups

Projected starting XI based on the announced squad, ranked by international caps. Final lineups confirmed by FIFA an hour before kick-off.

Uruguay

Uruguay

  1. GK Fernando Muslera Estudiantes
  2. DF José María Giménez Atlético Madrid
  3. DF Matías Viña River Plate
  4. DF Mathías Olivera Napoli
  5. DF Guillermo Varela Flamengo
  6. MF Rodrigo Bentancur Tottenham Hotspur
  7. MF Federico Valverde Real Madrid
  8. MF Giorgian de Arrascaeta Flamengo
  9. MF Manuel Ugarte Manchester United
  10. FW Facundo Pellistri Panathinaikos
  11. FW Darwin Núñez Al-Hilal
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Spain

Spain

  1. GK Unai Simón Athletic Bilbao
  2. DF Aymeric Laporte Athletic Bilbao
  3. DF Marcos Llorente Atlético Madrid
  4. DF Marc Cucurella Chelsea
  5. DF Eric García Barcelona
  6. MF Rodri Manchester City
  7. MF Mikel Merino Arsenal
  8. MF Fabián Ruiz Paris Saint-Germain
  9. MF Pedri Barcelona
  10. FW Ferran Torres Barcelona
  11. FW Mikel Oyarzabal Real Sociedad
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Match Prediction

Uruguay Uruguay 33%
Draw 25%
42% Spain Spain

Based on FIFA rankings and tournament data

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Head-to-Head

Uruguay Uruguay
Spain Spain
#17
FIFA Ranking
#2
CONMEBOL
Confederation
UEFA
Group H
Group
Group H
Marcelo Bielsa
Coach
Luis de la Fuente

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Spain Spain vs Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
Jun 21, 2026 · Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Uruguay vs Spain at the World Cup 2026?
The match is on June 26, 2026 at 20:00 ET at Estadio Akron in Guadalajara, Mexico.
What is the prediction for Uruguay vs Spain?
Spain enters as favorites after winning Euro 2024, but Uruguay's intensity under Bielsa makes this a genuine 50-50. Individual brilliance from Bellingham or Yamal versus Núñez's pace could decide it.
What group are Uruguay and Spain in?
Both are in Group H of the 2026 World Cup along with Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde. This is the final group-stage fixture for both sides.