England and Uruguay will look to finetune their preparations for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup when they lock horns in London on Friday in a friendly. While The Three Lions enjoyed a perfect qualifying campaign, Uruguay finished fourth in the CONMEBOL qualifiers.
Thomas Tuchel’s England won 2-0 at Albania in November to make it eight qualifying wins out of eight in Group K, having already sealed their place in the finals before kick-off, following the 5-0 win over Latvia the previous month.
Thanks for the submission!
Following a goalless first period at the Arena Kombetare in Tirana, Bayern Munich marksman Harry Kane struck twice in the final 16 minutes to give the visitors all three points.
Meanwhile, Marcelo Bielsa’s Uruguay sealed their spot in the quadrennial event in the United States, Mexico and Canada with a 3-0 home win over Peru in September before drawing goalless at home to Chile in the final qualifier.
Rodrigo Aguirre opened the scoring at the Centenario in Montevideo in the first half before Giorgian de Arrascaeta and Federico Vinas did so after the break to seal La Celeste’s spot in the finals.
On that note, here’s a look at the head-to-head stats and key numbers, match prediction, and betting tips for the England-Uruguay friendly at the Wembley:
England vs Uruguay head-to-head stats and key numbers
- In 11 meetings, Uruguay lead England 5-3, with La Celeste winning their last clash 2-1 in the group stage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
- The Three Lions have won once in six games in the fixture, losing thrice, with the win coming in a friendly in March 2006.
- England won nine of their 10 games in 2025 – without conceding – including all eight in the World Cup qualifiers, losing one.
- Uruguay won four of 10 games in 2025, losing three, with two of the wins coming in World Cup qualifying.
- Form guide (last five games across competitons, most recent result first): England: W-W-W-W-W; Uruguay: D-W-W-L-D
England vs Uruguay prediction
The two sides have had contrasting albeit successful qualifying campaigns. While England were perfect across eight games, Uruguay did just about enough to seal their place with a game to spare.
In terms of head-to-head, La Celeste have a slender advantage, including winning their last meeting 12 years ago. While The Three Lions are the more in-form side currently, they have rung the changes, with boss Thomas Tuchel looking to rest key players and test his bench strength.
Considering that, a share of the spoils could ensue this weekend, with the Three Lions not boasting a great recent record against the South American nation.
Prediction: England 1-1 Uruguay
England vs Uruguay betting tips
Tip-1: Draw
Tip-2: Both teams to score (They have done so in their last two meetings.)
Tip-3: Over 1.5 goals
Edited by Bhargav