diff --git a/core/src/com/unciv/ui/screens/worldscreen/WorldMapHolder.kt b/core/src/com/unciv/ui/screens/worldscreen/WorldMapHolder.kt
index 1977e4ea45..d0c7192857 100644
--- a/core/src/com/unciv/ui/screens/worldscreen/WorldMapHolder.kt
+++ b/core/src/com/unciv/ui/screens/worldscreen/WorldMapHolder.kt
@@ -642,6 +642,7 @@ class WorldMapHolder(
             removeUnitActionOverlay()
             selectedTile = null
             worldScreen.shouldUpdate = true
+            worldScreen.bottomUnitTable.selectSpy(null)
         }
         spyActionButton.keyShortcuts.add(KeyCharAndCode.TAB)
         spyActionButton.keyShortcuts.add(KeyCharAndCode.RETURN)