New Delhi, June 27 -- Spain are set to face Uruguay in a much-awaited Group H FIFA World Cup 2026 clash. Marcelo Bielsa's Uruguay arrive with their trademark high-intensity pressing, compact defensive organisation and dangerous counter-attacking threat, while Luis de la Fuente's Spain bring silky possession football, creative flair and the explosive talents of Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams. The stylistic clash promises to be one of the highlights of the group stage.

The two sides have met several times in competitive and friendly fixtures over the years. Spain hold a slight historical edge with five wins and five draws in their 10 encounters. Uruguay have shown they can frustrate technically superior opponents, while Spain have generall...