Match Snapshot
Uruguay vs Spain finished 0-1 in World Cup. The match included decisive moments that shaped the final outcome and gave the scoreline its meaning.
Looking beyond the final number helps explain how the contest unfolded and what made the difference between the two sides.
| Competition | World Cup |
|---|---|
| Date | samedi 27 juin 2026 |
| Kickoff | 02:00 |
| Venue | Estadio Akron |
| Referee | Ismail Elfath, USA |
| Round | Group Stage - 3 |
| Season | 2026 |
Form And Context
Uruguay come into this fixture after 0 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats across the last five finished matches, while Spain arrive with 2 wins, 1 draws and 0 defeats over the same span.
In World Cup, Uruguay start this round in position 12 with 2 points, while Spain sit in position 1 with 7 points. That league backdrop gives the match more meaning than the score alone.
Key Moments
- 42' A. Baena (Spain) - Normal Goal
- 45' M. Ugarte (Uruguay) - Substitution 1
- 46' Alex Baena (Spain) - Yellow Card
- 46' F. Muslera (Uruguay) - Substitution 2
- 54' Juan Sanabria (Uruguay) - Yellow Card
- 57' F. Valverde (Uruguay) - Substitution 3
- 58' Guillermo Varela (Uruguay) - Yellow Card
- 60' Pedri (Spain) - Substitution 1
- 60' M. Merino (Spain) - Substitution 2
- 66' A. Baena (Spain) - Substitution 3
- 70' J. Sanabria (Uruguay) - Substitution 4
- 76' M. Oyarzabal (Spain) - Substitution 4
Goals And Turning Points
- Spain: A. Baena 42'
Discipline
Discipline also played a role in the rhythm of the contest. There were 4 yellow-card incidents during key stretches of the match. The 1 red-card moments had a clear impact on balance and decision-making.
Lineup Management
The substitutions were another layer in the story, with changes such as M. Ugarte, F. Muslera, F. Valverde, Pedri, M. Merino, A. Baena showing how both benches reacted to momentum swings, fatigue and the scoreline.
The Numbers Behind The Match
| Stat | Uruguay | Spain |
| Shots on Goal | 1 | 1 |
| Shots off Goal | 3 | 4 |
| Total Shots | 5 | 6 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 1 |
| Shots insidebox | 2 | 5 |
| Shots outsidebox | 3 | 1 |
| Fouls | 14 | 14 |
| Corner Kicks | 1 | 6 |
Those numbers show the match through a wider lens, especially in categories such as Shots on Goal: 1-1, Shots off Goal: 3-4, Total Shots: 5-6, Blocked Shots: 1-1.
What The Result Means
Result: Uruguay 0-1 Spain. Spain leave this match with an important result that can influence confidence and momentum in the next stage of World Cup.
In standings terms, Uruguay sit in position 12 with 2 points, while Spain hold position 1 with 7 points.
Conclusion
Uruguay 0-1 Spain is a result shaped by the moments, rhythm and competitive context that defined the match from start to finish.
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