Uruguay eliminated from World Cup after group stage exit

Uruguay has been eliminated from the 2026 World Cup, marking a disappointing end to their campaign. Despite finishing third in Group H, their total of two points was insufficient to secure a spot among the best third-placed teams advancing to the knockout stages.

This outcome means Uruguay is the only South American nation among the six participants to be eliminated during the group phase of the tournament. The team's performance fell short of expectations, leading to their early departure from the competition.

The group's final standings reveal Spain topping Group H with a commanding 7 points. Cape Verde secured the second position with 3 points, while Saudi Arabia finished fourth, also with 2 points, narrowly behind Uruguay based on tie-breaking criteria not detailed here.

The match results that sealed Uruguay's fate were a 0-1 loss to Spain and a 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia. These results, combined with the performances of other teams in contention for third-place spots, ultimately led to Uruguay's elimination.