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Laporte comments on Uruguay's determination ahead of Spain match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 6:17 PM

Last updated Jun 24, 2026

Laporte comments on Uruguay's determination ahead of Spain match

Summary

Spain faces Uruguay in Guadalajara on Friday, where a point secures Spain's top position in Group H. Defeat would almost certainly eliminate Uruguay after drawing their previous two matches. Spain's Aymeric Laporte expressed awareness of Uruguay's potential threat, noting both teams will be highly motivated. This matchup comes as Uruguay's coach Marcelo Bielsa faces criticism for player relations, despite Laporte's praise for his former coach. The stakes are high as both teams seek a successful group stage finish.

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By the Numbers

•Game set for Friday in Guadalajara
•Spain can secure top spot in Group H
•Uruguay risks early World Cup exit
•Laporte emphasizes Uruguay's threat
•Bielsa criticized for player relations

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6:17 PMYahoo Sports — Laporte wary of Uruguay will to avoid World Cup exit against Spain

What they're saying

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Spain defender Aymeric Laporte said the European champions must be wary of an onslaught from Uruguay as Marcelo Bielsa's side aim to avoid an embarrassing early World Cup exit.In his third World Cup with three different countries, Bielsa has been fiercely criticised for not fostering a close relationship with his players since taking charge of Uruguay.
— Yahoo Sports

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