Uruguay vs. Spain preview: Team news and how to watch World Cup match

The Uruguayans come into this match with two points from two draws, most recently splitting the points with Cabo Verde. They are tied with the island nation and in need of a result in this match to ensure advancement into the knockout round.

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Meanwhile, the Spanish sit atop the group after a win and a draw, but they could still finish as low as third in Group H if they lose Friday's game.

DAZN News  has all the information ahead of Uruguay vs. Spain. 

Uruguay vs. Spain kick-off, date, venue 

Uruguay vs. Spain is at 7pm local time on Friday, June 26, in Guadalajara.

UK viewers can watch the match at 1am BST (Saturday). Fans watching in the US and Canada can catch the game at 8pm ET and 5pm PT.

• Date: Friday, June 26 
• Kick-off: 1am BST (Saturday) / 8pm EDT / 5pm PDT 

The fixture will take place at Estadio Guadalajara (Estadio Akron).

Uruguay vs. Spain: How to watch, live stream, TV channel

• UK: ITV
• US: FOX / FOX One
• Canada: TSN

Uruguay vs. Spain team news 

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Uruguay

Matías Viña started Uruguay's opening match but was replaced at halftime and may still be recovering from a pre-tournament injury, meaning Juan Manuel Sanabria is likely to start once again.

Previous XI:  Muslera; Varela, Caceres, Olivera, Sanabria; Ugarte, Betancur; Canobbio, Valverde, Araujo; Vinas (vs. Cabo Verde, June 21)

Spain

The Spanish made a trio of changes between the first and second matches, and after the success of their 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia they may stick with the same starting lineup for this match.

Previous XI: Simon; Porro, Cubarsi, Laporte, Cucurella; Rodri; Pedri, Olmo; Yamal, Oyarzabal, Baena (vs. Saudi Arabia, June 21)

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