if spain loses to uruguay what happens

If Spain loses to Uruguay, Uruguay would likely advance from Group H, while Spain would still probably go through unless the rest of the group results push them down the standings. In the scenarios reported today, a Spain loss could send Spain to second or even third place, depending on Cape Verde’s result against Saudi Arabia, but Spain would still most likely reach the round of 32.

What that means

• Uruguay would move to five points and could finish first in the group.

• Spain would drop from the top spot and might face a tougher knockout path.

• If Cape Verde also win, Spain could fall as low as third; if Cape Verde do not win, Spain would still likely finish second.

Simple version

A loss would not automatically end Spain’s tournament, but it would change their group position and potential opponent. Uruguay would benefit the most, because a win over Spain would secure their place in the knockout round.