Uruguay vs Spain Predictions & Tips - Lamine Yamal Backed to Score in the 2026 World Cup

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Last updated: Wed 24 Jun 2026 11:07

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Uruguay face a step up in quality against Spain in Group H
Lamine Yamal returned with a goal against Suaid Arabia
Yamal can score in a one-sided Spain win at the 2026 World Cup

Spain's Lamine Yamal has scored 4 goals in his last 4 starts (Getty)

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Uruguay have underperformed recently and struggled in draws against Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia. Lamine Yamal is in strong goalscoring form and can fire Spain to a one-sided World Cup win over Uruguay.

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Key Stats - Yamal Getting Amongst the Goals
H2H - La Roja on Top
Uruguay on a Long Winess Run
Spain Strong at Both Ends
Predicted Starting Lineups & Team News

Key Stats - Yamal Gets Amongst the Goals

Spain have kept a clean sheet in 2 consecutive matches.
Spain’s Lamine Yamal has scored 4 goals in his last 4 starts
Uruguay have had -1 XG in 3 of their last 6 games.

H2H - La Roja on Top

Spain have a 5-0 advantage against Uruguay, alongside five draws.

Uruguay on a Long Winess Run

Uruguay are on a six-match winless run in all competitions, scoring five goals and conceding nine.

Marcelo Bielsa’s side are second in 2026 World Cup Group H after failing to win in their opening two games. The Sky Blues started their campaign with a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia and had 27 shots.

The South American side were stunned again on Sunday following a 2-2 draw against Cape Verde. Uruguay conceded first and Agustin Canobbio and Maximiliano Araujo scored before Cape Verde equalised in the second period.

Spain Strong at Both Ends

Luis de la Fuente’s Spain are one of the most in-form teams in international football. They are unbeaten in 32 consecutive matches and haven't lost since March 2024.

La Roja completed their World Cup warm-up matches with a 3-1 victory over Peru. The European champions then started Group H with a 0-0 draw against Cape Verde, attempting 27 shots.

Spain responded positively and moved to the top of Group H with a 4-0 victory against Saudi Arabia. Lamine Yamal struck after 10 minutes, Mikel Oyarzabal scored a brace and Saudi Arabia conceded a second-half own goal.

Predicted Starting Lineups & Team News

Uruguay (4-1-4-1): Fernando Muslera; Guillermo Varela, Sebastian Caceres, Mathias Olivera, Juan Manuel Sanabria; Manuel Ugarte; Agustin Canobbio, Rodrigo Bentancur, Federico Valverde, Maximiliano Araujo; Darwin Nunez

Defender Ronald Araujo and midfielder Giorgian de Arrascaeta are unavailable due to injury.

Marcelo Bielsa ruled the pair out of the Spain match and said, “They have no chance of playing against Spain.”

Spain (4-3-3): Unai Simon; Pedro Porro, Pau Cubarsi, Aymeric Laporte, Marc Cucurella; Dani Olmo, Rodri, Pedri; Lamine Yamal, Mikel Oyarzabal, Alex Baena

Mikel Oyarzabal confirmed he has a minor knee issue, but declared himself fit for the Uruguay game.

The midfielder said, "I'm dealing with a niggle, but I think that's true for everyone here. Everyone has something that needs taking care of.

"I'm fine. The other day, admittedly, there was a moment of uncertainty, not knowing exactly what the situation was or if I'd have the chance to play. Fortunately, it turned out well, and I'm happy."

Verdict

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Uruguay are struggling at the 2026 World Cup and Spain have quality in defence and attack. A comfortable Spain win is likely and in-form Lamine Yamal can also get amongst the goals.

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