Group H standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Spain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  Uruguay | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  Saudi Arabia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  Cabo Verde | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What each team needs
Uruguay
The final group game — Uruguay's qualification hopes may depend on this result.
Spain
An opening win over Uruguay would be a major statement and strengthen Spain's chances of progressing.
Team comparison
| Stat | Uruguay | Spain |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA Ranking | 11 | 1 |
| World Cup Titles | 2 | 1 |
| World Cup Appearances | 14 | 17 |
| Best WC Finish | Champions (1930, 1950) | Champions (2010) |
| Manager | Marcelo Bielsa | Luis de la Fuente |
| How They Qualified | CONMEBOL — 4th place (28 pts) | UEFA — Group H winners |
| 2022 World Cup | Group stage — eliminated | Round of 16 — lost to Morocco on pens |
| Captain | Federico Valverde | Álvaro Morata |
Prediction
Uruguay 1 — 2 Spain
Based on FIFA rankings and recent form. Spain (ranked 1th) enters as the slight favourite.
Match facts
Uruguay have appeared at 14 World Cups. Spain have appeared at 17.
Uruguay are ranked 11th in the world. Spain are ranked 1th.
Uruguay have won the World Cup 2 times.
Spain have won the World Cup 1 time.
This match takes place at Estadio Akron, which is one of the 16 World Cup 2026 venues.
How to watch
| Region | Broadcast |
|---|---|
| USA (English) | FOX / FOX Sports App |
| USA (Spanish) | Telemundo / Peacock |
| UK | BBC / ITV (TBC) |
| Worldwide | FIFA+ (select territories) |
Venue
Estadio Akron · Guadalajara · Capacity: 44,330
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