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Spain and Uruguay clash in intense World Cup group stage match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 10:35 PM

Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Spain and Uruguay clash in intense World Cup group stage match

Summary

Spain faces Uruguay in a highly anticipated World Cup group-stage match held in Guadalajara, Mexico. With Uruguay needing a win to keep its hopes alive, the contest is expected to be intense. A notable moment occurred when Uruguay's Agustin Canobbio tackled Spain's Marc Cucurella early in the first half, underscoring the physicality of the game. Both teams have a rich history as former World Cup champions, adding to the match's significance.

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By the Numbers

•Spain and Uruguay are former World Cup champions.
•The match is taking place in Guadalajara, Mexico.
•Agustin Canobbio and Marc Cucurella highlight the physicality early in the match.
•Uruguay must win to keep their World Cup hopes alive.

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10:35 PMYahoo Sports — One Extraordinary Photo: Capturing the physicality of the Spain-Uruguay match

What they're saying

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Ricardo Mazalan is AP’s Latin America deputy director of storytelling and photos. Spain versus Uruguay was the only group-stage clash between two former World Cup champions and one of the most anticipated matches of the opening round. With Uruguay fighting to keep its World Cup hopes alive, I expected an intense, hard-fought contest and was looking for images that captured not only the action but also the emotion and physicality of the occasion.
— Yahoo Sportsby RICARDO MAZALAN

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