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Group Stage - 3
Uruguay logoUruguay
FT
0 - 1
HT: 0–1
Spain logoSpain

27 Jun 2026, 00:00

Estadio Akron, Zapopan

Ismail Elfath, USA

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home logoUruguay
45’M. Ugarte
46’F. Muslera
54’J. Sanabria
57’F. Valverde
58’G. Varela
70’J. Sanabria
90’N. de la Cruz
90’A. Canobbio
Spainaway logo
A. Baena42’
A. Baena46’
Pedri60’
M. Merino60’
A. Baena66’
Lamine Yamal76’
M. Oyarzabal76’

AI Post-Match Analysis

Match Rating
2.1/10
Man of the Match
A. Baena
Key Moments
142' A. Baena's goal, capitalizing on Uruguay's defensive vulnerability during a Spain counterattack.
290+3' N. de la Cruz's yellow card, marking Uruguay's fourth caution and signaling growing disciplinary issues.
390+5' A. Canobbio's red card, leaving Uruguay with 10 men and effectively ending any chance of a comeback.
Tactical Insights
Spain's superior passing accuracy (552 vs 227) allowed them to maintain possession and control the game's rhythm, limiting Uruguay's ability to transition effectively.
Uruguay's accumulation of yellow cards (four) and subsequent red card exposed their defensive fragility under pressure, highlighting the need for better discipline in critical moments.
Uruguay faced a challenging match against Spain in the World Cup, where Spain's dominance in possession and passing accuracy proved decisive. Spain controlled 67% of possession and completed 552 accurate passes compared to Uruguay's 227, highlighting their ability to dictate the tempo and create opportunities. Despite Uruguay's defensive resilience, Spain's efficiency in converting chances was evident, as A. Baena's goal in the 42nd minute broke Uruguay's resistance. Uruguay's inability to generate clear scoring opportunities was compounded by their defensive lapses, culminating in a red card for A. Canobbio in stoppage time, which further disrupted their structure. Spain's tactical discipline and ability to maintain pressure throughout the match were key to their narrow victory.