Uruguay vs Spain
Uruguay vs Spain preview
Uruguay vs Spain is one of the most evenly matched fixtures in Group H. Uruguay (Seed #32) face Spain (#29) on Friday, June 26, 2026 at Estadio Akron. With both sides ranked within 3 places of each other, the result is genuinely up for grabs.
Estadio Akron (capacity 48,071) is the open-roof home of the Club Deportivo Guadalajara (Liga MX). It sits 1560m above sea level in Guadalajara. June/July temperatures in Guadalajara average a high of 27°C and a low of 14°C, with notable rainfall — relevant context for player workload and broadcast scheduling.
Form context — Uruguay have appeared at 0 previous FIFA World Cups (last five: To be confirmed). Spain have appeared at 0 World Cups (last five: To be confirmed). The match is officially scheduled by FIFA; kickoff times and venue assignments are confirmed.
Uruguay vs Spain — head-to-head profile
Pre-match snapshot of both squads. All values are populated at build time from the World Cup squads dataset and refreshed via the API on match day.
| Metric | Uruguay | Spain |
|---|---|---|
| Draw sloting | #32 | #29 |
| Confederation | CONMEBOL | UEFA |
| WC appearances | 0 | 0 |
| Best WC finish | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Last 5 WCs | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Captain | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Manager | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Players to watch |
Get live Uruguay vs Spain data
// Fetch live data for Uruguay vs Spain
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&date=2026-06-26',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();
// data: [{ id, kickoff_utc, status, score, lineups, events, xg, ... }]Other matches on Jun 26
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Uruguay vs Spain at the 2026 World Cup?
Uruguay vs Spain is scheduled for Friday, June 26, 2026, kicking off at Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:00:00 UTC at Estadio Akron, Guadalajara.
What stage is Uruguay vs Spain?
Uruguay vs Spain is a Group Stage fixture in Group H at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What stadium hosts Uruguay vs Spain?
Estadio Akron (capacity 48,071, opened 2010, open roof, natural grass) in Guadalajara hosts Uruguay vs Spain.
Who is favoured to win Uruguay vs Spain?
Spain go in as the lower draw-slot side at Seed #29, with Uruguay seeded #32. Spain's best World Cup finish is To be confirmed; Uruguay's is To be confirmed. Live odds for Uruguay vs Spain are available via the odds endpoint covering Bet365, Pinnacle, Betfair Exchange, and Kambi.
Where can I watch Uruguay vs Spain?
Check your local FIFA broadcast partner for live coverage. Live scores, lineups, in-match events, xG, and odds are also available in real time via TheStatsAPI matches endpoint.
What is the kickoff time for Uruguay vs Spain in my timezone?
Uruguay vs Spain kicks off at Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:00:00 UTC. Convert it to your local timezone using the kickoff converter on this page — it works without an account.
How can I get live Uruguay vs Spain stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by date (2026-06-26) or by match ID to get live scores, lineups, in-match events (goals, cards, substitutions), xG, and per-player stats. Updates land within seconds of the source feed.
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