Group H comes down to the wire when Uruguay and Spain meet in Guadalajara.
Spain enters the final group-stage match on top of Group H with four points, while Uruguay is still searching for its first win after back-to-back draws against Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde.
La Roja opened the tournament with a surprise scoreless draw against Cape Verde before responding with a 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia, powered by Mikel Oyarzabal and Lamine Yamal.
Uruguay vs. Spain: what to know
- What: FIFA World Cup 2026, Group stage
- When: June 26, 8 p.m. ET
- Where: Guadalajara Stadium (Guadalajara, Mexico)
- Channel: FOX
- Streaming: DIRECTV — try it free
Uruguay, meanwhile, has two points from two games after a 1-1 draw with Saudi Arabia and a 2-2 draw with Cape Verde. Marcelo Bielsa’s side still has star power in Federico Valverde, Manuel Ugarte and Darwin Núñez, but likely needs a win to avoid depending on other results or the third-place rankings.
Spain can guarantee its place in the Round of 32 with a win or draw. A victory would also clinch first place in Group H, setting up a knockout matchup against the runner-up of Group J.
Here’s everything you need to know about Uruguay vs. Spain in the World Cup 2026, including where to tune in.
Uruguay vs. Spain time
Uruguay vs. Spain World Cup matchup is scheduled to kick off at 8 p.m. ET.
Uruguay vs. Spain channel
Uruguay vs. Spain will air on FOX in the United States. American viewers can also watch the match in Spanish on Telemundo.
How to watch Uruguay vs. Spain for free
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What’s at stake in Group H?
Spain controls the group after taking four points from its first two matches. A win over Uruguay would clinch Group H, while a draw would be enough to send Spain into the knockouts.
Uruguay’s route is less comfortable. La Celeste is level with Cape Verde on two points, with Saudi Arabia still alive on one point. A Uruguay win over Spain would guarantee advancement, but anything less could leave Bielsa’s side waiting on the Cape Verde-Saudi Arabia result and the best third-place table.
The Group H winner is lined up to face the runner-up of Group J in the Round of 32, while the Group H runner-up is set to face the Group J winner.
Uruguay World Cup schedule
| Date and time | Opponent | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| June 15 | Saudi Arabia (Result: Uruguay 1, Saudi Arabia 1) | |
| June 21 | Cape Verde (Result: Uruguay 2, Cape Verde 2) | |
| June 26, 8 p.m. ET | Spain (World Cup – Group H) | FOX |
Spain World Cup schedule
| Date and time | Opponent | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| June 15 | Cape Verde (Result: Spain 0, Cape Verde 0) | |
| June 21 | Saudi Arabia (Result: Spain 4, Saudi Arabia 0) | |
| June 26, 8 p.m. ET | Uruguay (World Cup – Group H) FOX | FOX |
Uruguay World Cup roster
Goalkeepers:
- Sergio Rochet
- Fernando Muslera
- Santiago Mele
Defenders:
- Guillermo Varela
- Ronald Araújo
- José María Giménez
- Santiago Bueno
- Sebastián Cáceres
- Mathías Olivera
- Joaquín Piquerez
- Matías Viña
Midfielders:
- Manuel Ugarte
- Emiliano Martínez
- Rodrigo Bentancur
- Federico Valverde
- Agustín Canobbio
- Juan Manuel Sanabria
- Giorgian de Arrascaeta
- Nicolás de la Cruz
- Rodrigo Zalazar
- Facundo Pellistri
- Maximiliano Araújo
- Brian Rodríguez
Forwards:
- Rodrigo Aguirre
- Federico Viñas
- Darwin Núñez
Spain World Cup roster
Goalkeepers:
- David Raya
- Joan García
- Unai Simón
Defenders:
- Marc Pubill
- Alejandro Grimaldo
- Eric García
- Marcos Llorente
- Pedro Porro
- Aymeric Laporte
- Pau Cubarsí
- Marc Cucurella
Midfielders:
- Mikel Merino
- Fabián Ruiz
- Gavi
- Dani Olmo
- Rodri
- Martín Zubimendi
- Pedri
Forwards:
- Ferran Torres
- Yeremy Pino
- Álex Baena
- Nico Williams
- Lamine Yamal
- Mikel Oyarzabal
- Víctor Muñoz
- Borja Iglesias
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