Spain solid as Uruguay group decider looms

Spain get strong marks as Uruguay decider looms

Your team has been rated one of the most solid sides of the tournament so far (1). That matters because Wednesday's clash with Uruguay is a straight shootout for top spot in Group H. A draw or win, and Spain avoid Argentina in the round of sixteen.

Pablo García: "Uruguay will respond"

The former Spain international did not mince words. "It's a final and Uruguay will respond," Pablo García said ahead of the decider, name-checking Fede Valverde as the heartbeat of the Uruguayan side (2). His warning is clear: do not expect Uruguay to roll over.

France pull ahead in the betting

Spain are consolidating their position among the favourites but the sharp money is moving toward Didier Deschamps' France, according to Tonybet (3). Spain sit just behind in the markets, not yet outright favourites despite three straight World Cup clean sheets from Unai Simón.