Uruguay’s progression to the next stage of the World Cup depends heavily on the outcome of their upcoming match against Spain. A win for Uruguay guarantees their advancement, removing reliance on results from other games. A draw would significantly improve their chances of qualifying. However, a loss would substantially diminish their prospects, though qualification remains mathematically possible. Fans can use a newly available “third-party calculator” to predict match outcomes and assess potential scenarios for advancement. The tool allows users to model different results to determine which teams will progress from their group. Uruguay’s chances are therefore complex and contingent on both their own performance and the results of other teams in the competition.