The Uruguayan national team faces Spain in the final match of the group stage of the World Cup 2026.

What's at stake?

Uruguay's continuation in the tournament is at risk after drawing against Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde.

What's the context?

The last time Uruguay played, they lost 5-1 to the USA on November 19, 2025. Their recent form is 1W-2D-2L, with two consecutive losses.

Who's absent?

G. de Arrascaeta and R. Araújo are currently injured and will not be able to play against Spain.

The Spanish national team, on the other hand, seeks to secure the top spot in the group and avoid Argentina in the round of 16. Spain has dominated widely in its first two matches, with a 93% accuracy in their passes. | Statistic | Value | | --- | --- | | Passes | 1,554 | | Accuracy | 93% | | Average possession | 70.7% |

Uruguay's coach, Marcelo Bielsa, will have to make important decisions about his lineup, including whether to return Darwin Núñez to the starting lineup. History indicates that Spain has never completed a group stage in a World Cup without conceding goals. But Uruguay has a greater offensive potential than the previous two opponents, which could make the Spanish defense more demanding. The question is: can Uruguay give the surprise and beat Spain?