Spain’s midfielder #20 Pedri and Uruguay’s midfielder #08 Federico Valverde fight for the ball during the 2026 World Cup Group H football match between Uruguay and Spain at the Guadalajara Stadium in Zapopan on June 26, 2026.
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Spain have gone 33 matches unbeaten and faced opponents of every kind along the way, which is why defender Aymeric Laporte is not losing sleep over what Marcelo Bielsa’s Uruguay might bring to their World Cup Group H clash.
The centre back said Spain’s focus must remain on themselves as they prepare to face a Uruguay side playing for everything in a Group H in which Spain have the edge. The European champions lead with four points, two ahead of Uruguay and Cape Verde, with Saudi Arabia bottom on one.
Meanwhile, Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa said they are treating Friday’s World Cup match against Spain as a final in order to get the win they need to be sure of a place in the round of 32.
(With inputs from agencies)
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