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Uruguay and Spain are set to clash in a crucial Group H encounter at the FIFA World Cup. The match, part of the third and final round of group stage fixtures, will take place at the Estadio Guadalajara in Guadalajara, Mexico. American referee Ismail Elfath will officiate the high-stakes derby.
Spain currently leads Group H with four points, following a surprising goalless draw against Cape Verde and a dominant 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia. Uruguay sits in second place with two points, earned from two consecutive draws: 1-1 against Saudi Arabia and 2-2 against Cape Verde. Both teams are vying for a spot in the Round of 16, with significant implications. Spain needs only a draw to guarantee progression, while the South Americans require an outright win to avoid depending on the outcome of the group's other match.
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Marcelo Bielsa has opted to start Darwin Núñez as the lone striker, flanked by Agustín Canobbio and Maximiliano Araújo on the wings. The midfield trio will feature Federico Valverde, Rodrigo Bentancur, and Manuel Ugarte.
Luis de la Fuente, on the other hand, has chosen Álex Baena, Mikel Oyarzabal, and Lamine Yamal to lead the attack. The midfield will be anchored by Rodri, Mikel Merino, and Pedri.
URUGUAY: Muslera, Varela, Cáceres, Olivera, Sanabria, Ugarte, Bentancur, Valverde, Araújo, Canobbio, Núñez
SPAIN: Simón, Llorente, Cubarsí, Laporte, Cucurella, Merino, Rodri, Pedri, Yamal, Baena, Oyarzabal
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