Uruguay pulled goalkeeper Fernando Muslera at halftime of their FIFA World Cup group stage final after his blunder in the first half gifted Spain the lead at Estadio Akron on Friday.

Only a positive result against European champions Spain will prevent a humiliating early World Cup exit for Marcelo Bielsa's Uruguay.

Lamine Yamal’s return gave the European champions a much-needed direct threat, which opened up space and restored faith that Spain will be as strong as was predicted before the start of the tournament...