66'
Spain · Yéremy Pino on for Álex Baena
Spain
Kickoff weather23°CRain2 km/h · 100% precip
Group H2026-06-2712:00 AM
0-1
FTGuadalajara StadiumZapopanMexico
Full time
Momentum
Timeline and live trends
finished
Uruguay vs Spain. Toggle one metric at a time to inspect the live shape of the match.
Possession tide
Final read URU pinned back - 33% of the ball
ControlsPossession · URU line7 event filters
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KO
15'
30'
HT
60'
75'
90'
42'
⚽Spain · Goal · Álex Baena
Assist: Marcos Llorente
45'
Uruguay · Nicolás de la Cruz on for Manuel Ugarte
45+1'
Match · Added time · +8'
46'
Uruguay · Sergio Rochet on for Fernando Muslera
46'
Spain · Yellow card · Álex Baena
54'
Uruguay · Yellow card · Juan Manuel Sanabria
56'
Uruguay · Federico Viñas on for Federico Valverde
58'
Uruguay · Yellow card · Guillermo Varela
60'
Spain · Fabián Ruiz on for Pedri
60'
Spain · Dani Olmo on for Mikel Merino
70'
Uruguay · Brian Rodríguez on for Juan Manuel Sanabria
Uruguay
76'
Spain · Nico Williams on for Lamine Yamal
76'
Spain · Ferran Torres on for Mikel Oyarzabal
90+1'
Match · Added time · +5'
90+3'
Uruguay · Yellow card · Nicolás de la Cruz
90+4'
Uruguay · Red card · Agustín Canobbio
17 of 123 events · one shared match clock · smoothed visual interpolationline = URU share, mirror of ESP
Tactical board - same structure across lineup states
Final lineup
Lineup
ManagerMarcelo BielsaManagerLuis de la Fuente
URU
ESP
Match lens
Story1 / 4
P1 · The head-to-head story
rating + rivalry note
The head-to-head story
Spain enters this matchup with a significant Elo advantage and a dominant historical record against Uruguay. Success for Spain hinges on isolating Yamal on the flank, while Uruguay's path to victory relies on Bielsa's high press forcing turnovers from Rodri to create direct opportunities for Núñez.
Favourite read · tournament history · rivalry
Who's the favourite?
URUChallenger
1851ESPFavourite
2134How far each has gone
Tournament history · deepest stage reached per tournament
GroupRound of 16Quarter-finalSemi-finalWinnerTBD
The rivalry · last 5
1 draw
4 ESP
URU 0 wins1 drawESP 4 wins
+-Recent meetings5 matches
2013Confederations CupURU 1-2 ESPESP
2013FriendlyURU 1-3 ESPESP
2005FriendlyURU 0-2 ESPESP
1995FriendlyURU 2-2 ESPdraw
1991FriendlyURU 1-2 ESPESP
P2 · What kind of game
defending gap
What kind of game?
Uruguay and Spain present contrasting tactical profiles defined by a significant gap in defensive resistance. While Spain looks to dictate the tempo through superior possession and a higher threat profile, Uruguay relies on a more resilient defensive structure and set-piece efficiency to disrupt the flow.
Style match-up · bigger shape means more of that trait
URUESP
| Axis | URU | ESP |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 53.2% | 64.1% |
| Defending | 9.3 resistance | 7.9 resistance |
| Set pieces | 22.5% | 19.2% |
| Threat | 1.67 xG/match | 2.03 xG/match |
P3 · Where it'll be decided
channel pressure
Where it'll be decided
The central corridor remains the primary tactical focus for both Uruguay and Spain. While the middle of the pitch dominates the attacking output for both sides, Spain's tendency to target the left wing may test a Uruguayan defense that has shown vulnerability in that specific channel.
Channel match-up · attack share against concession share
P4 · Who to watch
system-led
Who to watch
Both Uruguay and Spain are defined by their ability to generate sustained pressure within the final third. The match will likely hinge on whether Uruguay can dictate the tempo through possession or if Spain’s system can successfully convert territorial dominance into high-volume shooting opportunities.
Adaptive spotlight · who / what to watch
per-team branch · threat / contain
Uruguaysystem-led
B
Box pressure
team tactic
Box touches100th
URU are a system watch if they keep repeat touches around the penalty area.
Contain it by protecting the top of the box; the cost is inviting wide circulation.
C
Control rhythm
team tactic
Possession76th
URU are the system watch if possession keeps the match in their tempo band.
Contain it by disrupting the first pass after recovery; the cost is committing numbers forward.
Spainsystem-led
B
Box pressure
team tactic
Box touches100th
ESP are a system watch if they keep repeat touches around the penalty area.
Contain it by protecting the top of the box; the cost is inviting wide circulation.
S
Shot volume
team tactic
Shots100th
ESP become the watch if their system turns territory into repeat shots.
Contain it by forcing low-value shots; the cost is conceding field position.