Head-to-head record
Previous meetings: 11
Uruguay wins: 0
Draws: 5
Spain wins: 6
Spain and Uruguay have locked horns on 11 previous occasions throughout history, and it is the former that comfortably lead the head-to-head six wins to zero, while there have also been five draws between the two teams.
The first-ever clash between the two nations came in the group stage of the 1950 World Cup, with that contest finishing 2-2, and the pair also locked horns in the group stage of the 1990 World Cup, with a goalless draw occurring on that occasion.
The third competitive game between the two teams came in the Confederations Cup in 2013 - Spain recording a 2-1 victory over Uruguay in the group stage.
Spain then ran out 1-0 winners when the pair met in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup.
The other seven matches have all been friendlies, and Uruguay are still waiting for their first victory over Spain.
Former Barcelona attacker Pedro is actually the all-time leading goalscorer in this particular fixture, having scored three times for Spain against Uruguay.
Previous meetings
Jun 26, 2026: Uruguay 0-1 Spain (World Cup)
Jun 16, 2013: Spain 2-1 Uruguay (Confederations Cup)
Feb 02, 2013: Spain 3-1 Uruguay (international friendly)
Aug 17, 2005: Spain 2-0 Uruguay (international friendly)
Jan 18, 1995: Spain 2-2 Uruguay (international friendly)
Sep 04, 1991: Spain 2-1 Uruguay (international friendly)
Jun 10, 1990: Uruguay 0-0 Spain (World Cup)
May 24, 1978: Uruguay 0-0 Spain (international friendly)
May 23, 1972: Spain 2-0 Uruguay (international friendly)
Jun 23, 1966: Spain 1-1 Uruguay (international friendly)
Jul 09, 1950: Uruguay 2-2 Spain (international friendly)