Canobbio seeks qualification with Uruguay in crunch clash with Spain | OneFootball

Forward Agustín Canobbio takes the field at 9 p.m. (Brasília time) this Friday (26) for Uruguay’s most important match in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup. La Celeste faces Spain in a decisive clash for a place in the knockout rounds of the tournament.

Uruguay’s campaign so far has fallen short of expectations. Marcelo Bielsa’s team drew its first two matches, against Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde, and heads into the final round under pressure to get a good result.

To advance without depending on other results, Uruguay needs to beat Spain. In the event of a draw, La Celeste will have to hope for a draw between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia to secure qualification in second place in the group.

Canobbio is enjoying a special moment at the World Cup. After starting the tournament on the bench, the Fluminense forward came on at halftime in the opener and earned a spot in the starting lineup. Since then, he has remained a regular in Marcelo Bielsa’s team.

In the last round, Flu’s No. 17 scored his first-ever World Cup goal in the 2-2 draw with Cape Verde. The performance strengthened the Uruguayan coach’s confidence in him and raised expectations that the forward will once again be one of the national team’s standout players.

The only Fluminense player at the 2026 World Cup, Canobbio is trying to help Uruguay confirm its place in the knockout stage and stay alive in the fight for the world title.

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