Saturday delivers a make-or-break encounter at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
A crucial Group H battle awaits at Guadalajara Stadium (Estadio Akron) as Spain takes on Uruguay in the final round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage.
La Roja sits atop the group and is targeting a first-place finish, whereas Uruguay, led by Marcelo Bielsa, must secure a positive result to revive its hopes of reaching the knockout rounds after a winless start to the tournament.
Read our Uruguay vs Spain prediction to see which side has more riding on this crucial clash.
Uruguay vs Spain prediction for the 2026 World Cup
Who advances and who packs their bags? This is the game that could shape the entire tournament for Uruguay and Spain at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Here is our recommended bet:
Under 2.5 Goals
Who are the favourites?
Based on the leading UK-licensed bookmakers, Spain is tipped to come out on top, with 63% of the odds leaning towards their win.
Looking for more? Browse all the World Cup odds and dig into this and other ties from the planet's biggest football tournament.
Uruguay vs Spain: head-to-head
Uruguay and Spain share no recent head-to-head record, so this is effectively their first meeting in years.
Uruguay at the 2026 World Cup
Uruguay arrive having already played 2 match(es) at the 2026 World Cup. Here is the record for Uruguay National Team:
At the World Cup:
0 win(s), 2 draw(s) and 0 loss(es)
1 point(s) per game on average
3 goals scored at the World Cup (1.5 per game)
3 goals conceded at the World Cup (1.5 per game)
Uruguay National Team in 2026
7 win(s), 11 draw(s) and 4 loss(es) in all competitions
Leading scorer: Darwin Núñez with 5 goal(s)
Most assists: Maximiliano Javier Araújo Vilches with 4
Spain at the 2026 World Cup
Spain go into this tie with 2 match(es) already behind them at the 2026 World Cup.
Here is what Spain National Team have managed so far:
At the World Cup
1 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 0 loss(es)
2 point(s) per game on average
4 goals scored at the World Cup (2 per game)
0 goals conceded at the World Cup (0 per game)
Spain National Team in 2026
8 win(s), 4 draw(s) and 0 loss(es) in all competitions
Leading scorer: Mikel Merino with 6 goal(s)
Most assists: Mikel Oyarzabal with 4
Uruguay vs Spain statistics at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Before you stake anything, look over the side-by-side comparison that sheds light on each nation's current form for this World Cup tie:
Uruguay
International - World Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D D D L |
0.8 |
| Home | D W W W L |
2 |
| Away | D D D L D |
0.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 2 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.5 | 2 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2.39 | 1.8 | 2.97 |
|
xGA
|
1.02 | 1.18 | 0.86 |
Spain
International - World Cup
Uruguay vs Spain probable lineups
See our likely starting eleven below for our Uruguay vs Spain prediction at the 2026 World Cup.
Uruguay Predicted XI: Sergio Rochet, Guillermo Varela, Ronald Araújo, José María Giménez, Matías Olivera, Federico Valverde, Manuel Ugarte, Rodrigo Bentancur, Facundo Pellistri, Darwin Núñez, Maximiliano Araújo
Spain Predicted XI: David Raya, Pedro Porro, Pau Cubarsí, Aymeric Laporte, Marc Cucurella, Rodri, Pedri, Mikel Merino, Lamine Yamal, Mikel Oyarzabal, Nico Williams
The confirmed lineups will be available close to the kickoff time.
How to watch Uruguay vs Spain live in the UK
Find out below where you can catch Uruguay vs Spain live during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Just remember, kick-off is at 01:00 UK time.
For the full schedule, check our our World Cup live streaming page.
More betting tips for this match
Alongside the main tip given at the top of this article, here are some other strong bets for Uruguay vs Spain:
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Match details: Uruguay vs Spain
🆚 Fixture Uruguay vs Spain
🏆 Tournament 2026 FIFA World Cup
📅 Date Saturday, 27/06/2026
🕐 Kick-off 01:00 UK time
🏟️ Venue Estadio AKRON, Avenida Circuito JVC Número 2800, Centro JVC
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