Uruguay face Spain for a place in the next round: what they need

Uruguay face Spain for a place in the next round: what they need

Uruguay failed to hold on to all three points against Cape Verde, and their place in the World Cup now depends on their final Group Stage match. 

Marcelo Bielsa’s side will battle for a place in the Round of 32 against Spain, at a time of uncertainty, as they have yet to win a match in the World Cup. 

Group H standings

At the end of Matchday 2, Spain sit at the top with four points. Uruguay and Cape Verde are level on two, separated only by goal difference. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia are struggling at the bottom of the table with one point. 

What do they need to advance?

A win over Spain would send them through directly. In the event of a draw, Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia must also share the points, with the Africans finishing with fewer goals scored or behind on Fair Play.

If they lose, their hopes of advancing as one of the best third-placed teams become much more complicated. 

Marcelo Bielsa and company will have to sharpen their finishing to beat the current group leaders on June 26. Will they pull off the feat?

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