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Spain knows that a victory against two-time World Cup champions Uruguay will secure its position as Group H winners.
La Roja's early setback against Cabo Verde was put right by last Sunday's dominant 4–0 triumph over Saudi Arabia, a result that currently places them at the top of the group and virtually assured of advancing to the round of 32.
Beating Uruguay is not strictly necessary to finish first in the group, however, as a draw will most likely be enough. Should Spain be held to a stalemate, Cabo Verde is the only team that could overtake them, and the African underdogs would probably need to beat Saudi Arabia by five goals or more to make it happen.
Luis de la Fuente looks unlikely to rotate heavily despite Spain's comfortable position at the top of the standings, with the experienced coach cautious about underestimating a Uruguay side that possesses considerable talent.
Spain Predicted Lineup vs. Uruguay
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GK: Unai Simón—No country boasts a stronger pool of goalkeepers than Spain, yet it is Unai Simón who remains the undisputed first choice despite competition from David Raya and Joan Garcia.
RB: Pedro Porro—Porro and Marcos Llorente are battling for the right back berth, but the former's standout display against Saudi Arabia may have earned him back-to-back starts.
CB: Pau Cubarsí—The composed teenager missed out on Spain's Euro-winning squad in 2024 and is eager to claim his first major international honor this summer.
CB: Aymeric Laporte—The 32-year-old is the most experienced Spain international in an otherwise youthful defensive unit. Laporte's 48 caps are nearly twice as many as any of his fellow defenders.
LB: Marc Cucurella—Cucurella believed he had opened his tournament account against Saudi Arabia, but the new Real Madrid signing was left frustrated after FIFA credited the goal as an own goal by Hassan Al Tambakti instead.
DM: Rodri—The Ballon d'Or holder has remained fit since returning from injury in mid-May, and La Roja will need his veteran body to hold up against the demands of playing in North America if they are to lift a second world title.
CM: Dani Olmo—Olmo was outstanding as Spain's most attack-minded midfielder against Saudi Arabia, potentially keeping his spot in the starting XI ahead of Fabián Ruiz for now.
CM: Pedri—Returning to his favored deep-lying playmaking role last time out, Pedri was back to his brilliant best after a subdued outing against Cabo Verde. Uruguay's midfield and defense will be wary of the Barcelona star pulling the strings on Friday.
RW: Lamine Yamal—Only 10 minutes had passed before Yamal netted his first World Cup goal on his debut start in the tournament. Having been substituted at half-time against Saudi Arabia, the young star should arrive refreshed and ready to cause problems in the Uruguay fixture.
ST: Mikel Oyarzabal—After a quiet opening game against Cabo Verde, Oyarzabal added to his impressive international scoring record with a brace on matchday two. The Real Sociedad forward now has 15 goals and seven assists in his last 15 appearances for Spain.
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LW: Nico Williams—The time may have come for De la Fuente to hand Williams a full start after two substitute appearances, with the Athletic Club winger's explosive pace crucial to giving Spain a multi-dimensional attacking threat.