Your Uruguay vs Spain prediction as Group H reaches its conclusion on Friday, June 26.

Spain and Uruguay currently occupy the top two spots in Group H, though Cape Verde remain close behind the South Americans and could still affect the final standings.

Spain endured a shaky start to the campaign, being held to a goalless draw by the island nation, but after a dominant win over Saudi Arabia, they look well-positioned to finish first in the group.

Uruguay, meanwhile, have frustrated their fans with back-to-back draws against the group's underdogs and now face the European champions in a must-get-result scenario if they want to secure a place in the knockout stage.

Uruguay WIN - 7/1

Draw - 17/5

Spain WIN - 8/15

Coming into this World Cup, Uruguay were struggling for form amid reports of unrest within the dressing room.

Head coach Marcelo Bielsa is known for his demanding nature, and it appears his intense style may have caused friction with some members of the squad.

That internal tension has been evident in their underwhelming performances against Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde – matches they were expected to win comfortably given Uruguay’s stature in world football.

Spain, in contrast, rediscovered their rhythm against Saudi Arabia, and as one of the tournament favourites, they will be confident of maintaining that momentum against Bielsa’s side.

Should Spain’s young stars like Nico Williams and Lamine Yamal perform to their potential, this contest could be decided early. If the scoreline starts to heavily favour Spain, there’s every possibility Bielsa could consider stepping away from his post – perhaps even from coaching entirely.

Spain appear far superior to even a well-organised Uruguay outfit. Having conceded twice to Cape Verde, Uruguay’s defensive frailties have been exposed, despite showing flashes of attacking promise in their previous outing.

Given the current form and confidence levels, Spain look set to advance as Group H winners, while Uruguay will be hoping that a stalemate might still be enough to keep their World Cup hopes alive – provided they can somehow contain Spain’s attack.

Prediction: Spain 2-0 Uruguay

You can catch the Spain vs Uruguay clash in Group F of the 2026 World Cup live, with full details available in our viewing guide.

The match will be broadcast live on ITV1 in the United Kingdom, FOX in the United States, and SBS in Australia.

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