Uruguay vs Spain — Live Score, How to Watch & Preview

Uruguay vs Spain — match facts

Competition	2026 FIFA World Cup
Stage	GROUP H
Date	Sat, Jun 27
Kick-off (UTC)	12:00 AM UTC
Kick-off (your time)	…
Status	Full-time
Score	Uruguay 0–1 Spain

Match preview

Uruguay and Spain meet in Group H of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a clash between two sides with contrasting styles but rich footballing traditions. Uruguay, under Marcelo Bielsa, have embraced an intense, high-pressing game, relying on defensive solidity and rapid transitions. Key to their approach is the midfield engine of Federico Valverde and Manuel Ugarte, who disrupt opponents and launch attacks. Up front, Darwin Núñez leads the line with pace and power, while Facundo Pellistri provides width. Spain, under Luis de la Fuente, continue their possession-based philosophy but with more directness. Rodri anchors the midfield, controlling tempo, while Pedri and Gavi offer creativity in tight spaces. Alvaro Morata remains the focal point in attack, supported by wingers like Lamine Yamal. Both teams need a result: Uruguay aim to build on their defensive resilience, while Spain seek to impose their technical superiority. The key battle will be in midfield, where Uruguay's physicality meets Spain's precision. Expect a tactical duel with moments of individual brilliance.

Key players to watch

Uruguay

Federico Valverde (Real Madrid) — The engine of Uruguay's midfield, combining relentless energy with quality on the ball. Crucial in transition.
Darwin Núñez (Liverpool) — A constant threat with his pace and direct running, capable of exploiting Spain's high line.
Ronald Araújo (Barcelona) — A rock at the back, strong in duels and vital for set pieces.

Spain

Rodri (Manchester City) — The metronome in midfield, dictating play and breaking up opposition attacks. Key to Spain's control.
Pedri (Barcelona) — His vision and dribbling unlock defenses; a creative spark in tight spaces.
Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) — The teenage winger provides unpredictability and directness, a game-changer on the flank.

How to watch Uruguay vs Spain — by country

Kickoff is … in your local time. Here’s the official broadcaster and stream in each country:

Australia

Australia: SBS has exclusive rights and is keeping the whole tournament free. All 104 matches air live and free on SBS, SBS Viceland and SBS On Demand — no subscription needed.

Bangladesh

Bangladesh: A consortium of state broadcaster BTV, T Sports and Star News has secured the rights (confirmed days before kickoff after an earlier deal collapsed). Matches air live on BTV (free-to-air), with T Sports and Star News on cable and the T Sports app/website for streaming. As terms were only just finalised, confirm exact channel splits with local listings.

Brazil

Brazil: Grupo Globo carries every Brazil match, the final and half the remaining games across TV Globo, SporTV and Globoplay. CazéTV streams all 104 matches live and free in 4K on YouTube, and free-to-air channel SBT shows a selection including Brazil games and knockouts. Easiest free option: CazéTV on YouTube.

Canada

Canada: Bell Media is the official broadcaster. All 104 matches air on TSN (English) and RDS (French) via cable, with select games — including Canada's matches, the opener and the final — free over the air on CTV. Stream on TSN+, the RDS app, or Crave.

Germany

Germany: Deutsche Telekom''s MagentaTV holds rights to all 104 matches (44 exclusive), requiring a subscription. ARD and ZDF each show 30 matches free-to-air — including all Germany games, the opening match, semi-finals and final — on TV and their online streams.

India

India: Zee Entertainment holds the official rights. All 104 matches air on the new Unite8 Sports 1/1 HD (Hindi) and Unite8 Sports 2/2 HD (English) TV channels, and stream on ZEE5 (paid subscription, from about Rs 799 for 3 months). There is no free-to-air option, so a ZEE5 plan or a TV pack carrying Unite8 Sports is needed.

Qatar

Qatar: beIN Sports holds exclusive MENA rights and airs all 104 matches live across its dedicated World Cup channels, with Arabic, English and French commentary. A beIN subscription is required; stream every game via the beIN Connect app or the TOD streaming service. No free-to-air coverage.

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia: beIN Sports holds exclusive rights and shows every match live across its FIFA World Cup channels with multi-language commentary. A subscription is needed; stream all 104 games through the TOD service or the beIN Connect app. No free-to-air option.

South Korea

South Korea: JTBC holds exclusive rights and, via a sublicensing deal, shares coverage with public broadcaster KBS. JTBC and its sports channels carry all 104 matches, while KBS provides free-to-air coverage of major fixtures. Check JTBC/KBS listings for specific games.

Spain

Spain: Public broadcaster RTVE shows selected matches free-to-air — including all Spain games, the opener, semi-finals and final — on La 1 and RTVE Play. Mediapro holds the wider package, distributed via pay-TV (DAZN), so full all-match coverage requires a paid subscription.

United Kingdom

United Kingdom: Every match is free-to-air, split between the BBC and ITV, who share the final. Watch live on BBC channels and BBC iPlayer, or on ITV1/ITV4 and ITVX, with no subscription required. In Scotland, STV/STV Player also carries selected matches.

United States

United States: Fox holds English-language rights to all 104 matches, with most games on the free-to-air Fox network and the rest on FS1; stream live on the Fox Sports app / Fox One. Telemundo carries Spanish-language coverage (with Universo), and Peacock is the exclusive Spanish-language streaming home for every match. Tip: a digital antenna gets Fox and Telemundo games free over the air.

Broadcast rights can change and some 2026 deals are finalised close to kickoff — always confirm with your local listings.

FAQ

When is Uruguay vs Spain?

Uruguay vs Spain kicks off on Sat, Jun 27 at 12:00 AM UTC — shown in your local time on this page — in GROUP H of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

What is the score in Uruguay vs Spain?

The score is Uruguay 0–1 Spain (full-time). It updates automatically on this page.

How can I watch Uruguay vs Spain?

Through the official 2026 World Cup broadcaster in your country — for example BBC/ITV (UK, free), Fox & Telemundo (USA), beIN Sports (Middle East) and SBS (Australia, free). See the full country-by-country guide on this page.

Where is Uruguay vs Spain being played?

Uruguay vs Spain is played at a 2026 World Cup host venue in the USA, Canada or Mexico. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is co-hosted across 16 stadiums in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

What is at stake in Uruguay vs Spain?

Points in GROUP H of the 2026 World Cup. The top two teams in each group, plus the eight best third-placed teams, advance to the new Round of 32 knockout stage.

What is the head-to-head record between Uruguay and Spain?

See the full head-to-head record and form guide in the analysis section above.

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