Uruguay vs Spain: 2026 World Cup preview, odds & key players

Head to head

Title odds1.2%16%
FIFA standing#17#2
Contender tier

Preview

How it plays out

Uruguay meet Spain with our model leaning Spain's way (69% to win, 24% draw). Bielsa's intense, high-pressing Celeste. Spain, meanwhile, euro 2024 winners and the team to beat.

Uruguay's edge comes from relentless bielsa pressing, but Spain will look to exploit finishing inconsistency. Expect a contest decided in the details, set pieces, transitions and the bench.

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Key players

URU Uruguay

FV
Federico Valverde
CM · Real Madrid
DN
Darwin Núñez
ST · Al Hilal
MU
Manuel Ugarte
DM · Manchester United

ESP Spain

LY
Lamine Yamal
RW · Barcelona
R
Rodri
DM · Manchester City
P
Pedri
CM · Barcelona