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

Uruguay vs Spain kicks off in GROUP H of the 2026 World Cup. Below you’ll find the live score, the kickoff time in your own timezone, exactly where to watch in every country, the full head-to-head record and the key players to watch.

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.

FAQ

When is Uruguay vs Spain?

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

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), SBS (Australia, free). See the full country-by-country guide on this page.