World Cup 2026 / Uruguay - Spain: head-to-head history

26.06.26 FT World Cup

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Uruguay has never managed to topple Spain. Ahead of their new showdown at the 2026 World Cup, La Roja boasts a commanding record against La Celeste, remaining unbeaten in all ten encounters since 1950.

History has never smiled on Uruguay when facing Spain. In ten meetings, La Celeste has never managed to defeat La Roja—a surprising fact for a nation that’s twice been crowned world champion. Their first clash dates back to the 1950 World Cup in Brazil, ending in a spectacular draw (2-2) just days before Uruguay’s legendary triumph.

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Since then, the two teams have faced off seven times in friendlies and twice in official competitions. Spain has gradually asserted its dominance, notching wins in 1972, 1991, 2005, and at the 2013 Confederations Cup (2-1).

Head-to-head record: 10 matches, 5 wins for Spain, 5 draws, and no victories for Uruguay. Goals scored: Spain 16, Uruguay 10. The history is clearly in La Roja’s favor heading into their next World Cup clash.

Mahdi Zakaria LAZRI |

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