The FIFA World Cup 2026 continues with a pivotal Group H match between Uruguay and Spain, scheduled for June 26 at 8 p.m. ET. The game will take place at Guadalajara Stadium in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Spain currently leads Group H with four points, achieved through a scoreless draw against Cape Verde and a decisive 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia. The team, nicknamed La Roja, can secure its spot in the Round of 32 with a win or a draw against Uruguay. A victory would also ensure they finish atop the group, setting up a knockout stage match against the second-place team from Group J.
Uruguay enters the match with two points from two draws, a 1-1 tie with Saudi Arabia and a 2-2 result against Cape Verde. Manager Marcelo Bielsa's squad, featuring players like Federico Valverde, Manuel Ugarte, and Darwin Núñez, likely needs a victory to avoid relying on other match outcomes or tiebreaker scenarios to advance. If Uruguay wins, they are guaranteed advancement. However, a loss or draw could leave their fate dependent on the result between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia, and their standing among third-place teams.
The winner of Group H is slated to face the runner-up of Group J in the Round of 32, while the group's runner-up will play the winner of Group J.
In the United States, the match will be broadcast on FOX and available in Spanish on Telemundo. Viewers without cable can stream the game via live TV streaming services. For those looking to watch for free, DIRECTV is offering a five-day free trial, which can be used to access FOX, FS1, and Telemundo.
Uruguay's World Cup schedule so far includes a 1-1 draw with Saudi Arabia and a 2-2 draw with Cape Verde. Spain's results include a 0-0 draw with Cape Verde and a 4-0 win against Saudi Arabia.
Uruguay's roster includes goalkeepers Sergio Rochet, Fernando Muslera, and Santiago Mele; defenders Guillermo Varela, Ronald Araújo, José María Giménez, Santiago Bueno, Sebastián Cáceres, Mathías Olivera, Joaquín Piquerez, Matías Viña; midfielders Manuel Ugarte, Emiliano Martínez, Rodrigo Bentancur, Federico Valverde, Agustín Canobbio, Juan Manuel Sanabria, Giorgian de Arrascaeta, Nicolás de la Cruz, Rodrigo Zalazar, Facundo Pellistri, Maximiliano Araújo, and Brian Rodríguez; and forwards Rodrigo Aguirre, Federico Viñas, and Darwin Núñez.
Spain's squad features goalkeepers David Raya, Joan García, and Unai Simón; defenders Marc Pubill, Alejandro Grimaldo, Eric García, Marcos Llorente, Pedro Porro, Aymeric Laporte, Pau Cubarsí, and Marc Cucurella; midfielders Mikel Merino, Fabián Ruiz, Gavi, Dani Olmo, Rodri, Martín Zubimendi, and Pedri; and forwards Ferran Torres, Yeremy Pino, Álex Baena, Nico Williams, Lamine Yamal, Mikel Oyarzabal, Víctor Muñoz, and Borja Iglesias.