FIFA World Cup 26™: What to look out for in Uruguay v Spain 🇺🇾🇪🇸 | OneFootball

Guadalajara Stadium plays host to a mouthwatering FIFA World Cup 26™ showdown on Friday as Uruguay take on Spain.

Here is everything you need to look out for in the Group H encounter.

Who is playing today? 👀

Everything remains to play for in Group H as two of the section's leading contenders meet in a crucial final-round FIFA World Cup 26™ fixture.

Spain sit top of the group on four points after opening with a goalless draw against Cabo Verde before producing a stunning 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia. Luis de la Fuente's side know that a win will guarantee first place in the group and a potentially more favourable route through the knockout stages.

Uruguay have two points after drawing 1-1 with Saudi Arabia and then sharing an entertaining 2-2 draw with Cabo Verde. Marcelo Bielsa's men remain unbeaten but know they may need a positive result here.

They will qualify for the knockout phase as Group H winners (and meet the Group J runners-up in the Round of 32 in Los Angeles on 2 July) if:

Bielsa's men will qualify for the knockout phase as Group H runners-up (and meet the Group J winners in the Round of 32 in Miami on 3 July) if:

Players to watch 🔥

For Spain, Lamine Yamal continues to light up the tournament with his fearless attacking play. The teenage sensation has already demonstrated why he is regarded as one of the most exciting young talents in world football and received an Attacking Score of 7.6 in the FIFA Power Ranking - powered by Aramco during the win against Saudi Arabia.

Alongside him, Pedri remains the metronome in midfield. His intelligence, movement and ability to dictate possession have been central to Spain's impressive performances, earning himself a Creativity Score of 6.9 against Saudi Arabia.

For Uruguay, Federico Valverde continues to set the standard. The Real Madrid man earned a Creativity Score of 7.1 during the match with Cabo Verde.

Darwin Núñez will also be hoping to make the difference. The powerful striker's pace and movement create constant problems for opposition defences but he will hoping to earn more than the Attacking Score of 5.1 he received against Cabo Verde.

Must-watch video 🎥

The Spain squad were celebrating the birthdays of Rodri and Mikel Merino this week

Fun facts 📊

Our prediction 🔮

Uruguay 1-2 Spain