This meeting could hardly have changed anything for both rivals, as it was clear before the game that Sweden would finish top of Group C and start the main round with four points, while Uruguay would have to move to the President's Cup.
And the European team demonstrated their superiority, beating their opponents by as many as 35 goals, which is the biggest win of the competition.
Group C
Uruguay vs Sweden 12:47 (8:25)
Both participants of this match had opened the World Championship with wins, and now Sweden claimed their second straight victory to go top of Group C.
However, Cape Verde also secured their progression, as did Brazil in the same group, while Uruguay are now sure to finish fourth and continue in the President's Cup.
Group C
Sweden vs Cape Verde 34:27 (19:8)