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About this match
Uruguay and España faced off in the Grupo H of the 2026 World Cup on Friday, June 26, 2026 at Estadio Akron, Zapopan. The final score was Uruguay 0 - 1 España. Uruguay (FIFA Ranking #17, 14 World Cups) and España (FIFA Ranking #2, 16 World Cups) starred in this duel of the most important tournament in world soccer. Check the head-to-head history, statistics and make your predictions on FutbolQuiniela.
Match preview
Uruguay vs España is one of the matches of the opening phase of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The fixture is scheduled for Friday, June 26, 2026 and is part of the official calendar of the tournament organized by FIFA. Uruguay (#17 FIFA, CONMEBOL) arrives with 14 World Cup appearances and a best historic result of campeón (2 títulos). España (#2 FIFA, UEFA) arrives with 16 World Cup appearances and a best historic result of campeón (2010). The FIFA ranking gap is narrow, suggesting a balanced match where any detail can tip the scales. The match is played at Estadio Akron, in Zapopan, one of the 16 host venues of the 2026 World Cup. The match ended Uruguay 0 - 1 España, an official 2026 World Cup result that is now part of the tournament’s record. On FutbolQuiniela you can submit your prediction for Uruguay vs España, review the head-to-head history, check the recent form of both national teams and compete in the free 2026 World Cup quiniela against thousands of fans across Latin America.
Pre-match news
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