Uruguay
Spain
Spain
Uruguay
Team Overview
In their latest World Cup match, Uruguay faced Cape Verde Islands at home, resulting in a 2-2 draw. Despite dominating possession with 65%, they were unable to secure a win.
Match statistics (Uruguay vs Cape Verde Islands):
Team Overview
Spain hosted Saudi Arabia in their most recent World Cup encounter, achieving a convincing 4-0 victory. Their performance showcased their attacking prowess, with a dominant display that included 67% possession.
Match statistics (Spain vs Saudi Arabia):
In a tightly contested World Cup group stage match, Spain secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Uruguay, thanks to a first-half goal from A. Baena. This result leaves Uruguay with significant challenges ahead in the tournament.
Spain dominated possession with 67%, allowing them to dictate the pace of the game. Despite Uruguay's efforts, they managed only 33% of the ball and struggled to create clear chances, registering just one shot on target compared to Spain's single attempt on goal. The match saw a total of six shots from Spain and five from Uruguay, but the quality of chances remained limited.
The match was marked by a physical battle, with both teams committing 14 fouls. Uruguay's discipline faltered as they received three yellow cards and one red card, issued to A. Canobbio in stoppage time. Spain, in contrast, maintained their composure, receiving only one yellow card throughout the match.
As the game progressed, Uruguay's frustrations grew, reflected in their aggressive play. The red card late in the match underscored their struggles. With only one corner to Spain's six, Uruguay's inability to capitalize on set pieces further compounded their difficulties. This loss puts Uruguay in a precarious position as they look to rebound in their upcoming fixtures.
Uruguay's recent form shows a mixed performance, with their last two matches resulting in one draw and one loss, scoring a total of 3 goals and conceding 3. They have averaged 1.5 goals per game in their last 10 matches. In contrast, Spain has been in excellent form, winning both of their last matches with a total of 4 goals scored and none conceded, averaging 2 goals per game.
In their head-to-head encounters, Spain has won both previous matches against Uruguay, with an average of 2 goals per game. In the latest match on June 27, 2026, Spain managed to secure a 1-0 victory over Uruguay, showcasing their defensive strength and ability to control possession, achieving 67% ball possession compared to Uruguay's 33%. The statistics indicate that Spain is more effective in creating goal-scoring opportunities, as evidenced by their higher expected goals (xG) of 0.86 compared to Uruguay's 0.20 in the same match.
In terms of tactical expectations, Spain is likely to dominate possession and utilize their attacking prowess to create multiple scoring opportunities, while Uruguay may adopt a more defensive approach, attempting to counter-attack when possible. The match could see Spain focusing on exploiting the flanks, given Uruguay's defensive vulnerabilities.
Uruguay
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0
0
Spain
1
1
0
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
