Match report
Uruguay beat Poland 2–0 at Poland Stadium in World Cup 2026. M. Araújo opened the scoring in the 9th minute. Poland have 3 wins in their last 5, while Uruguay have 3 wins in their last 5.
Match events
1H
9'
⚽M. Araújo
32'
Bentancur
2H
Kiwior
49'
⇄Müller↓ Lewandowski
68'
68'
⇄Ferrari↓ Núñez
70'
⚽Bentancurassist M. Araújo
Szczęsny
81'
⇄Marsh↓ Kamiński
87'
87'
⇄Hansen↓ M. Araújo
Momentum
PL
⚽⚽
UY
Match info
TournamentWorld Cup 2026 · International · Group stage
Kick-offJun 9, 2023 · 18:00
VenuePoland Stadium · Neutral venue
Attendance35,602 / 45,066 (79%)
RefereeD. Orsato (Ita)
FIFA ranking
#12·
#1
#12·#1Where to watch
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Statistics
41Ball possession %59
0.5Expected goals (xG)2.1
13Total shots10
5Shots on target4
6Shots off target4
3Blocked shots2
6Corner kicks5
3Offsides2
11Fouls12
2Yellow cards4
0Red cards0
2Goalkeeper saves5
495Passes513
78Pass accuracy %78
15Tackles17
Player of the match
Núñez7.9Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | G | +/- | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  France | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8:2 | +6 | 9 | |
| 2 |  Argentina | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8:2 | +6 | 7 | |
| 3 |  England | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:3 | +4 | 7 | |
| 4 |  Brazil | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7:2 | +5 | 6 | |
| 5 |  Spain | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:3 | +3 | 6 | |
| 6 |  Germany | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6:3 | +3 | 4 | |
| 7 |  Netherlands | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:4 | +1 | 4 | |
| 8 |  Portugal | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5:4 | +1 | 3 | |
| 9 |  Italy | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:4 | 0 | 3 | |
| 10 |  Croatia | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4:5 | -1 | 1 | |
| 11 | Poland | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3:5 | -2 | 1 | |
| 12 |  Morocco | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2:6 | -4 | 1 | |
| 13 |  USA | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1:7 | -6 | 1 | |
| 14 |  Belgium | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3:5 | -2 | 0 | |
| 15 | Uruguay | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:6 | -4 | 0 | |
| 16 |  Japan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:6 | -5 | 0 |
European qualification Relegation
World Cup
2025Uruguay2-1PolandUEFA Nations League
2023Uruguay0-2PolandInternational Friendly
2022Poland3-2UruguayUEFA Nations League
2021Uruguay1-0Poland