Uruguay before the crucial match

The final matchday of Group H at the 2026 World Cup (7 AM on June 27th) promises to be very tense.

After two draws against lower-ranked opponents, Uruguay must beat European champions Spain to have any chance of qualifying for the knockout round.

Despite only being two points ahead of their South American rivals, "La Roja" holds a significant advantage in both form and morale before kick-off. Their attack, which had been ineffective against newly promoted Cape Verde, quickly regained its form and thrashed Saudi Arabia 4-0. Notably, Nico Williams is almost fully recovered and ready to start in the upcoming match against Uruguay.

Spain needs three points against Uruguay to maintain their top spot in Group H (Photo: FIFA)

With Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal in attack, coach Luis de la Fuente had his strongest squad available. Oyarzabal, after facing considerable pressure in the opening match, also contributed a brace of goals and an assist, helping Spain easily defeat Saudi Arabia.

The attacking trio of the Spanish team currently combines speed, technique, and the ability to create breakthroughs. Against Uruguay's frequently error-prone defense, "La Roja" has a solid foundation to secure all three points and advance to the Round of 16 as the winner of Group H.

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Conversely, two consecutive draws against Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde have put Uruguay in an extremely difficult position. Historically, this South American team has never beaten Spain, and the last time they went undefeated was more than 31 years ago.

The difficulties are compounded by the fact that "La Celeste" will be without two experienced players, Ronald Araujo and Giorgian de Arrascaeta, due to injury. This will be a major blow for Uruguay, a team already lacking stability and not having won a match since November 2025.

Darwin Nunez is likely to be given a starting spot, replacing Federico Vinas, who have been underwhelming in the last two matches. However, there is no guarantee that the former Liverpool striker can make a difference for Uruguay, especially after a disappointing season at Al-Hilal.

Overall, all the advantages are currently in favor of Spain. However, Uruguay has remained unbeaten in their final group stage match of the World Cup since 1986. With a "nothing to lose" mentality, coach Marcelo Bielsa's team will fight with all their might and hope to make history against "La Roja".

Cape Verde has the opportunity to advance from the group stage in their first ever World Cup appearance. Saudi Arabia may not be as strong as Spain or Uruguay, but they still have more experience than Cape Verde in world competitions.

With only one point after two matches, Saudi Arabia must win against the African representative to keep their hopes of advancing alive. However, if they fail to balance attack and defense, they will pay the price against Cape Verde, who are unbeaten in five consecutive matches.

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