Match Preview: England vs Uruguay
England faces Uruguay in Group B on June 13, 2026. The match will be played at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. England (FIFA #3) enters as favorites against Uruguay (FIFA #12). Both teams are managed by experienced coaches - Gareth Southgate for England and Marcelo Bielsa for Uruguay. This Group B encounter could be crucial for qualification to the knockout rounds.
3
FIFA Ranking
12
UEFA
Confederation
CONMEBOL
Gareth Southgate
Coach
Marcelo Bielsa
4-2-3-1
Formation
3-4-3
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
England
W
W
D
W
W
Uruguay
W
W
W
D
L
Head-to-Head Record
20
Total Matches
8
England Wins
5
Draws
7
Uruguay Wins
Uruguay famously beat England 2-1 in 2014 World Cup with goals from Suárez.
Last Meeting: Uruguay 2-1 England (June 19, 2014)
World Cup 2014 - Group D
World Cup 2014 - Group D
Match Prediction & Analysis
Prediction: England Favorite
England 2-1 Uruguay
England (#3 FIFA) opens against two-time champion Uruguay (#12) in a Group B heavyweight clash. The Three Lions are favorites with superior squad depth and form. Uruguay under Bielsa brings passion, organization and quality forwards. England's young talent like Bellingham, Saka, and Foden vs Uruguay's experienced warriors makes for intriguing matchup. Uruguay will remember their 2014 win over England and aim to repeat. England should have enough quality to edge this opener.
Key Factors
- England's squad depth and young talent
- Uruguay's experience and fighting spirit
- Bielsa's tactical approach for Uruguay
- Harry Kane vs Uruguay's defense
Predicted Starting Lineups
England (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper
Jordan Pickford
Defenders
Trent Alexander-Arnold
John Stones
Harry Maguire
Luke Shaw
Midfielders
Declan Rice
Jude Bellingham
Phil Foden
Bukayo Saka
Raheem Sterling
Forwards
Harry Kane
Uruguay (3-4-3)
Goalkeeper
Sergio Rochet
Defenders
Ronald Araújo
José María Giménez
Sebastián Coates
Midfielders
Nahitan Nández
Federico Valverde
Manuel Ugarte
Matías Viña
Forwards
Facundo Pellistri
Darwin Núñez
Maximiliano Araújo
Venue Information
SoFi Stadium
Location: Los Angeles, USA
Capacity: 70,240
Surface: Natural grass
Expected Weather
☀️ Clear Evening
🌡️ 21°C (70°F)
💧 60%
💨 8 km/h
How to Watch England vs Uruguay
United States
FOX
Telemundo
Peacock
Canada
TSN
RDS
United Kingdom
BBC
ITV
International
FIFA+
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does England vs Uruguay kick off?
England vs Uruguay kicks off on June 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM PT (9:00 PM ET) at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, California.
Where can I watch England vs Uruguay?
The match will be broadcast on FOX and Telemundo in the USA, BBC and ITV in the UK, TNU in Uruguay. Streaming on Peacock and FIFA+.
What happened at the 2014 World Cup?
Uruguay beat England 2-1 in 2014 World Cup Group D, with Luis Suárez scoring both goals to eliminate England from the tournament.
Who is favored to win?
England is favored due to higher FIFA ranking (#3 vs #12) and current squad quality, but Uruguay is always dangerous.
Is this a must-win for either team?
Not quite must-win, but important opener with USA and Panama also in Group B. Both teams will want to start strong.