3rd World Cup meeting between Uruguay and Spain — neither has ever beaten the other (2 draws from 2).

Uruguay have won just 1 of their last 5 World Cup matches (W1 D3 L1).

Uruguay averaged 55% possession at this World Cup, their highest* in the competition, and the first time they have averaged over 50% since 1970.

since records began in 1966

This was the first victory by either side in their three WC meetings, after draws in 1950 (2-2) and 1990 (0-0).

Spain have not had less possession than their opponent in a WC match for 25 matches in a row since 2002 QF against Korea Republic (49%).

Spain and Mexico are the only two teams to finish their 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage without conceding a single goal.

Spain finished a World Cup group stage without conceding for the first time in their history- also winning at least two group-stage matches for the first time since 2010.