Ugarte and Valverde carry the weight as Spain rematch looms

Spain rematch, Argentina lurking

Uruguay face Spain today in the final Group H match, and everything hinges on it. A 0–0 draw against Spain earlier in the group was followed by a chaotic 2–2 against Cape Verde, tournament debutants. Bielsa took the blame for that one, admitting his tactical approach was wrong. Now you sit second in the group, and Argentina are already waiting as group winners. A last-32 clash with the reigning champions is the likely prize if Uruguay do not find a win here.

The Cape Verde equalizer still stings

The draw against Cape Verde came with a moment that will not go away. A Uruguay player stopped helping an opponent with cramp and launched the attack that produced the equalizer. Cape Verde's coach was furious. It is the kind of episode that sticks to a campaign already short on highlights.