Uruguay Eliminated from World Cup as Spain Tops Group H

Spain secured the top spot in Group H of the 2026 FIFA World Cup by defeating Uruguay 1-0 in their final group stage match. The game took place at the Guadalajara Stadium in Guadalajara, Mexico.

Spain controlled the game in the first half, taking the lead in the 42nd minute with a goal from Alejandro Baena. Manuel Ugarte of Uruguay was injured just before halftime and was replaced by Nicolas De La Cruz. Spain maintained its lead throughout the second half, with its defense holding firm against Uruguay's attempts to equalize.

In the closing minutes of the match, Agustin Canobbio of Uruguay received a direct red card, leaving his team with 10 players. This result meant Spain finished the group stage with 7 points, qualifying for the Round of 32. They will face the winner of the match between Austria and Algeria.

Uruguay finished the group stage with 2 points. Despite being a South American representative, they did not qualify among the best third-placed teams and were eliminated from the tournament. Veteran goalkeeper Fernando Muslera played his 19th World Cup match against Spain, surpassing Brazilian legend Claudio Taffarel to become the South American goalkeeper with the most appearances in the tournament's history. He was substituted in the second half by Sergio Rochet.

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Uruguay Milli Takımı'nın tecrübeli kalecisi Fernando Muslera, İspanya karşısında Dünya Kupası kariyerindeki 19. maçına çıkarak Brezilyalı efsane Claudio Taffarel'i geride bıraktı ve turnuva tarihinde en fazla maça çıkan Güney Amerikalı kaleci unvanının yeni sahibi oldu.