World Cup 2026 Day 11: Spain seeks reaction, Uruguay needs win, Germany advances

Spain's Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams are poised for greater prominence in Sunday's World Cup 2026 match against Saudi Arabia. Coach Luis de la Fuente's squad urgently needs a victory to improve its chances of qualification, as any other result could amplify doubts within a team that considers itself a favorite but has yet to fully prove it.

Uruguay faces a similar predicament. After drawing with Saudi Arabia in their opening match, Marcelo Bielsa's team must defeat Cape Verde on Sunday to stay on track for the knockout stages. With only one point, like their three group competitors, Uruguay's upcoming match against Spain is critical.

Meanwhile, Germany has secured first place in Group E following a comeback victory against Costa de Marfil, decided by two goals from Deniz Undav. Germany's advancement to the knockout rounds marks their first appearance since their championship win in 2014. In contrast, Ecuador's path to the next stage is precarious; they must defeat Germany in their final group game, a scenario that offers no guarantee of qualification.

Ecuador's goalkeeper Eloy Room was instrumental in their goalless draw against Curazao, making fifteen saves. Tunisia has been eliminated from the tournament after suffering a second consecutive defeat, conceding nine goals and scoring only one throughout their campaign. Their elimination follows a significant 4-0 loss to Japan, after an earlier 5-1 defeat to Sweden.