USA

29 - 22

Full Time

Spain

Spain vs USA

Events

Commentary

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It's all over! The referee Ben Breakspear has blown their whistle to end the game.

80'

Ethan McVeigh comes on.

79'

Ruben de Haas comes off.

79'

The drop goal is on its way from Ruben de Haas but it runs out gas over the last few metres, falling short.

75'

A gap opened in the defence and John Wessel Bell took full advantage.

72'

Penalty Goal

Luke Carty has kicked a penalty goal.

72'

Spain decide to make a substitution, with Martiniano Cian getting some game time.

70'

Spain decide to make a substitution, with Alvar Gimeno being replaced.

70'

Spain make a substitution with Santiago Ovejero coming on.

67'

Spain make a substitution with Alvaro Garcia coming off.

67'

Spain make a substitution with Kerman Aurrekoetxea coming on.

67'

Spain make a substitution with Martiniano Cian coming off.

67'

Spain make a substitution with Diego Gonzalez coming on.

66'

Spain make a substitution with Gabriel Velez coming off.

66'

Conversion

The USA supporters go wild as Luke Carty successfully kicks the conversion.

65'

Try

A stunning solo try from Perry Mayo

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Perry Mayo goes through the gap.

65'

Dominic Besag sets up the try.

65'

The penalty goal is on its way from Luke Carty but it runs out gas over the last few metres, falling short.

63'

The touch judges have waved away the attempt by Gonzalo Lopez Bontempo as they hook it left.

61'

USA sub Tavite Lopeti comes onto the field.

60'

Julian Roberts departs for USA.

60'

Luke Carty comes on for USA.

60'

Chris Hilsenbeck leaves the field.

60'

Penalty Goal

Gonzalo Lopez Bontempo adds the points for Spain.

59'

Inaki Mateu comes on for Spain.

57'

Alberto Carmona leaves the field.

57'

What a run here by Nafi Ma'afu as they get over the gainline!

55'

Shilo Klein comes on.

54'

Kapeli Pifeleti comes off.

54'

Ezekiel Lindenmuth comes on.

54'

Jack Iscaro comes off.

54'

Vicente Boronat comes on.

54'

Ekain Imaz comes off.

54'

Nafi Ma'afu comes on.

50'

Brandon Harvey comes off.

50'

Conversion

Gonzalo Lopez Bontempo adds the two points for Spain.

48'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Martiniano Cian from scoring that try!

47'

Martiniano Cian makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Spellbinding play by Tani Bay is finished off with a try.

47'

Chris Hilsenbeck steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the right.

45'

USA make a substitution with Charlie Abel coming on.

44'

USA make a substitution with Tonga Kofe coming off.

44'

Spain make a substitution with Jon Zabala coming on.

42'

Spain make a substitution with Hugo Pirlet coming off.

42'

Spain make a substitution with Thierry Futeu coming on.

42'

Spain make a substitution with Luca Tabarot coming off.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

41'

USA go for goal with Chris Hilsenbeck taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

39'

Try

Incisive passing by USA is finished off by Julian Roberts, as they goes over for the try.

38'

Fabulous play by USA has led to Julian Roberts being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

That's a great try assist by Mitch Wilson.

38'

Spain go for goal with Gonzalo Lopez Bontempo taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

33'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Jaime Manteca scores from close range.

32'

Trouble here as Jaime Manteca breaches the defence.

32'

Tani Bay sets up the try.

32'

Benjamin Bonasso comes on for USA.

30'

Cory Daniel leaves the field.

30'

Yellow Card

Perry Mayo (USA) is shown a yellow card

28'

Conversion

Chris Hilsenbeck converts the try.

18'

Try

USA are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Paddy Ryan picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

17'

Ruben de Haas sets up the try.

17'

Spain sub Jaime Manteca comes onto the field.

14'

Gauthier Minguillon departs for Spain.

14'

Conversion

Gonzalo Lopez Bontempo converts the try.

13'

Try

A series of passes by Spain results in a try for Tani Bay

12'

Spellbinding play by Martiniano Cian is finished off with a try.

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Martiniano Cian took full advantage.

12'

Conversion

Chris Hilsenbeck converts the try.

11'

Try

A series of passes by USA results in a try for Mitch Wilson

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Mitch Wilson took full advantage.

10'

Brandon Harvey played a key part in that try.

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Dominic Besag took full advantage.

10'

We are underway as the referee Ben Breakspear blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 USA v Spain 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Sat 18th July 2026, 06:30pm CDT 
  
 First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park 
  
 Paramount+ 
  
 Ben Breakspear

Points Flow Chart

USA win +7

Time in lead

Mins in lead

63%

% Of Game In Lead

47%

Possession Last 10 min

53%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Carty

29 - 22

72'

Carty

26 - 22

65'

Mayo

24 - 22

65'

Lopez Bontempo

59'

19 - 22

Lopez Bontempo

48'

19 - 19

Cian

47'

19 - 17

Half Time

Roberts

19 - 12

38'

Manteca

32'

14 - 12

Mayo

14 - 7

28'

Hilsenbeck

14 - 7

18'

Ryan

12 - 7

17'

Lopez Bontempo

13'

7 - 7

Bay

12'

7 - 5

Hilsenbeck

7 - 0

11'

Wilson

5 - 0

10'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.1

Entries

Attack Profile

USA

Spain

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Defence Profile

USA

Spain

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

41%

61%

3-6 secs

36%

22%

6+ secs

23%

16%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

59'

60'

62'

68'

71'

USA

Spain

USA vs Spain Kick Off Times & TV Channel

USA face off against Spain in World Rugby Nations Cup Round 3 on Sat 18th July 2026 at First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 00:30 and is broadcast on RugbyPass TV. In South Africa it’s at 01:30 SAST on RugbyPass TV, 11:30 NZST on RugbyPass TV in New Zealand, 09:30 AEST on RugbyPass TV in Australia and 16:30 EST on Paramount+ in the US.

USA won the last encounter but USA are in the best form of their last 5 games.

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 3 places in the rankings with USA in position 14 and Spain in position 17, underlining just how tight this match could be.

USA vs Spain Squads

The official squads for USA vs Spain will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.