ENG 1-1 URU, FIFA International Friendly: England Held As Valverde's Penalty Denies Victory

Ben White turned hero to zero as his foul late on Federico Vinas handed Uruguay a draw as La Celeste fought back late on in the international friendly match. The Arsenal defender, who was jeered on by English fans, scored from a corner but his stoppage-time foul saw VAR award a penalty to the visitors with Real Madrid skipper Federico Valverde scoring past James Trafford to earn his side a draw. England suffered for large parts of the game with no end product and missing their star players including captain Harry Kane.

Updated on: 28 March 2026 3:45 pm

Published at: 28 March 2026 3:45 pm

International Friendly Soccer Match: England vs Uruguay

England's Dominic Solanke heads the ball during the international friendly soccer match between England and Uruguay in London. | Photo: AP/Alastair Grant

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International Friendly Soccer Match: Uruguay vs England

England's Kobbie Mainoo, left, shields the ball from Uruguay's Facundo Pellistri during the international friendly soccer match between England and Uruguay in London. | Photo: AP/Alastair Grant

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Fifa International Friendly Match: England vs Uruguay

England's Phil Foden holds the ball during the international friendly soccer match between England and Uruguay in London. | Photo: AP/Alastair Grant

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Fifa International Friendly Match: Uruguay vs England

England's Dominic Solanke, left, and Uruguay's Jose Maria Gimenez battle for the ball during the international friendly soccer match between England and Uruguay in London. | Photo: AP/Alastair Grant

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Fifa International Friendly Match 2026: England vs Uruguay

England's Ben White, left, scores his side's opening goal during the international friendly soccer match between England and Uruguay in London. | Photo: AP/Alastair Grant

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Fifa International Friendly Match 2026: Uruguay vs England

England goalkeeper James Trafford dives in vain as Uruguay's Federico Valverde scores his side's first goal during the international friendly soccer match between England and Uruguay in London. | Photo: Bradley Collyer/PA via AP

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England vs Uruguay Fifa International Friendly Match 2026

England's Kobbie Mainoo, left, challenges Uruguay's Facundo Pellistri during the international friendly soccer match between England and Uruguay in London. | Photo: AP/Alastair Grant

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Uruguay vs England Fifa International Friendly Match 2026

England's Ben White, left, and England's goalkeeper James Trafford defend during the international friendly soccer match between England and Uruguay in London. | Photo: AP/Alastair Grant

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Friendly Soccer Match: England vs Uruguay

England's Dominic Calvert-Lewin, center, misses a chance during the international friendly soccer match between England and Uruguay in London. | Photo: AP/Alastair Grant

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Friendly Soccer Match: Uruguay vs England

England's James Garner, right, challenges Uruguay's Guillermo Varela during the international friendly soccer match between England and Uruguay in London. | Photo: AP/Alastair Grant

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England's Noni Madueke, left, is challenged by Uruguay's Maximiliano Araujo during the international friendly soccer match between England and Uruguay in London. | Photo: AP/Alastair Grant