The third and final matches of group play take place on Friday for Groups G, H, I, and with France and Spain as part of those quartets and looking to secure the top spot in their groups heading into the knockout round,

Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa said they are treating Friday's World Cup match against Spain as a final ​in order to get the win they ‌need to be sure of a place in the round of 32.

Zee5 FIFA World Cup expert Ashley Westwood previews Spain vs Uruguay, backing Spain’s possession and praising Lamine Yamal and Federico Valverde.

Winger Nico Williams said he's ready to join teammate Lamine Yamal in Spain's starting 11 in their crucial Group H game with Uruguay on Friday.

The 2026 World Cup group stage is winding down, and more spots in the Round of 32 will be locked up on Friday, June 26 with six more games across Groups G, H and I. The banner showdown will be between Norway and France,