2026 World Cup: Uruguay vs. Spain, Probable Lineups

Uruguay and Spain face off at 2 a.m. (Italian time) in their Group H match on the third day of the 2026 World Cup. La Furia Roja leads the group with 4 points, thanks to a draw with Cape Verde and a win over Saudi Arabia, while La Celeste is still winless, with only two draws in its first two matches. The South Americans thus find themselves with their backs against the wall and are forced to win to avoid being overtaken for second place by either Cape Verde or Saudi Arabia—and the likely elimination from the tournament. The European champions, on the other hand, want to secure first place in the group: a draw would be enough to do so.

Bielsa selects Vinas as center forward, with Araujo and Canobbio on the wings, while the creative core rests on the feet of Bentancur and Valverde. Ugarte is the defensive midfielder in front of the defense.

Spain fields a front three of Yamal, Oyarzabal, and Nico Williams. In midfield, Rodri plays as the playmaker with Dani Olmo and Pedri on either side of him; the fullbacks will be Pedro Porro and Cucurella.

Uruguay vs. Spain: Probable Lineups
URUGUAY (4-1-4-1): Muslera; Varela, Cáceres, Olivera, Sanabria; Ugarte; Canobbio, Bentancur, Valverde, Maximiliano Araujo; Vinas.
SPAIN (4-3-3): Unai Simon; Pedro Porro, Cubarsì, Laporte, Cucurella; Dani Olmo, Rodri, Pedri; Yamal, Oyarzabal, Nico Williams.