Uruguay
Spain
Spain
Uruguay
Teamübersicht
In their latest World Cup match, Uruguay hosted Cape Verde Islands and ended in a 2-2 draw. Despite controlling 65% of possession and creating more chances, they were unable to secure a win.
Match statistics (Uruguay vs Cape Verde Islands):
Teamübersicht
Spain faced Saudi Arabia in their most recent World Cup match, achieving a convincing 4-0 victory. Their dominant performance showcased their attacking prowess, with 67% possession and 8 shots on goal.
Match statistics (Spain vs Saudi Arabia):
In a tightly contested match, Spain emerged victorious against Uruguay with a score of 1-0, thanks to a first-half goal from A. Baena. This result solidifies Spain's position in the group stage of the World Cup.
The match saw Spain dominate possession with 67%, while Uruguay struggled to maintain control at just 33%. Despite the disparity in possession, both teams managed to register a similar number of shots on goal, with each side hitting the target once. However, Spain's overall attacking threat was reflected in their total of six shots compared to Uruguay's five.
Uruguay's frustration was evident as they received three yellow cards and one red card, while Spain managed to keep their discipline with only one yellow card shown. The game featured several key moments, including a disallowed goal that could have shifted the momentum, but ultimately, Uruguay could not capitalize on their opportunities.
As the match drew to a close, Uruguay's A. Canobbio was sent off in stoppage time, further complicating their efforts to find an equalizer. This match highlights the need for Uruguay to improve their discipline and efficiency in front of goal as they look to bounce back in their upcoming fixtures.
Uruguay has shown mixed form in their last two matches, drawing 2-2 against Cape Verde Islands and drawing 1-1 against Saudi Arabia. They have scored a total of 3 goals and conceded 3 in these matches, averaging 1.5 goals for and against per game. Spain, on the other hand, has been in excellent form, winning their last match 4-0 against Saudi Arabia and drawing 0-0 against Cape Verde Islands. They have scored 4 goals and conceded none in their last two matches, averaging 2 goals for and 0 against.
In their head-to-head encounters, Spain has won both previous matches against Uruguay, with an average of 2 goals scored per game. In the most recent match on June 27, 2026, Spain won 1-0, highlighting their dominance. Uruguay's performance has been hindered by their inability to convert chances, as evidenced by their expected goals (xG) of only 0.20 in the last match against Spain, compared to Spain's xG of 0.86. This disparity indicates a significant difference in attacking efficiency.
Spain is expected to dominate possession and create more goal-scoring opportunities, utilizing their attacking prowess and maintaining a solid defensive structure. Uruguay will likely adopt a more cautious approach, focusing on counter-attacks and set pieces to exploit any defensive lapses from Spain.
F. Muslera
G
G. Varela
D
S. Caceres
D
M. Olivera
D
J. Sanabria
D
M. Ugarte
M
A. Canobbio
M
R. Bentancur
M
F. Valverde
M
M. Araujo
M
F. Vinas
F
U. Simon
G
P. Porro
D
P. Cubarsi
D
A. Laporte
D
M. Cucurella
D
D. Olmo
M
Rodri
M
Pedri
M
Lamine Yamal
F
M. Oyarzabal
F
A. Baena
F
