Spain Vs Uruguay, FIFA World Cup 2026: La Roja Sink La Celeste To March Into Knockouts
Spain Vs Uruguay Match Gallery, FIFA World Cup 2026: Two-time champions Uruguay crashed out of back-to-back World Cups after suffering a 1-0 defeat to Spain in their final group-stage match, with Cape Verde joining La Roja in the knockout stage. Alex Baena's 42nd-minute strike proved to be the difference in a contest where clear-cut chances were at a premium throughout. It was a night to forget for Fernando Muslera, whose costly error handed Spain the breakthrough. The Uruguayan goalkeeper got both hands to Baena's effort but failed to keep it out. Marcelo Bielsa's future as Uruguay manager now appears uncertain following successive World Cup group-stage exits. Meanwhile, Spain will now prepare for a Round of 32 clash against the runners-up from Group J
Spain's Lamine Yamal (19) warms up ahead of the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan AP/Silvia Izquierdo
Spain players warm up ahead of the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, AP/Fernando Llano
Uruguay's Federico Valverde (8) warms up with his teammates ahead of the World Cup Group H soccer match AP/Fernando Llano
Players stand for the national anthems ahead of the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan AP/Fernando Llano
King Felipe VI of Spain, center, looks on before the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico AP/Eduardo Verdugo
A fan of Uruguay poses prior to the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan, near Guadalajara AP/Natacha Pisarenko
Uruguay's Federico Valverde, right, and Spain's Rodri compete for the ball during the World Cup Group H soccer match AP/Natacha Pisarenko
Uruguay's Guillermo Varela (13) challenges for the ball with Spain's Alex Baena (15) during the World Cup Group H soccer match AP/Ricardo Mazalan
Uruguay goalkeeper Fernando Muslera (23) punches the ball during the World Cup Group H soccer match AP/Eduardo Verdugo
Spain's Marc Cucurella prepares for a throw-in during the World Cup Group H soccer match AP/Natacha Pisarenko
Spain vs Uruguay FIFA World Cup 2026 Football Match Live Score: ESP take on URU in must-win match AP/Natacha Pisarenko
Spain's Lamine Yamal (19) battles for the ball with Uruguay's Juan Manuel Sanabria (25) and Mathias Olivera (16) during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan AP/Fernando Llano
Spain's Marc Cucurella, left, and Uruguay's Agustin Canobbio compete for the ball during the World Cup Group H soccer match AP/Natacha Pisarenko
Spain's Mikel Oyarzabal, top, gestures after competing for the ball against Uruguay's Mathias Olivera AP/Natacha Pisarenko
Spain's Lamine Yamal (19) battles for the ball with Uruguay's Rodrigo Bentancur (6) during the World Cup Group H soccer match AP/Fernando Llano
Spain and Uruguay players argue during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Friday, June 26, 2026. AP Photo/Fernando Llano
Uruguay's Mathias Olivera, left, challenges for the ball with Spain's Mikel Oyarzabal, down, during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico. | Photo: AP/Dolores Ochoa
Uruguay head coach Marcelo Bielsa reacts during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico. | Photo: AP/Natacha Pisarenko
Spain's Marcos Llorente (5) battles for the ball with Uruguay's Rodrigo Bentancur (6) during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico. | Photo: AP/Fernando Llano
Spain's Dani Olmo takes the ball during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico. | Photo: AP/Natacha Pisarenko
Spain's Ferran Torres (7) shoots against Uruguay goalkeeper Fernando Muslera (23) during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico. | Photo: AP/Fernando Llano
Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon (23) takes the ball as Uruguay's Darwin Nunez (9) leaps across during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico. | Photo: AP/Silvia Izquierdo
Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon (23) makes a save against Uruguay's Darwin Nunez (9) during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico. | Photo: AP/Eduardo Verdugo
Spain's Yeremy Pino, left, and Uruguay's Brian Rodriguez battle for the ball during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico. | Photo: AP/Natacha Pisarenko
Uruguay's Darwin Nunez (9) plays the ball against Spain's Marc Cucurella (24) during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico. | Photo: AP/Fernando Llano
Uruguay's Agustin Canobbio (14) battles for the ball with Spain's Pau Cubarsi (22) during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico. | Photo: AP/Fernando Llano
Spain's Nico Williams (17) argues with Uruguay's Nicolas de la Cruz (7) during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico. | Photo: AP/Fernando Llano
Uruguay players react following the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Friday, June 26, 2026. AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo
Spain players celebrate after winning the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico. | Photo: AP/Fernando Llano
Uruguay players react following the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Friday, June 26, 2026. AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo
Uruguay's Maxi Araujo, right, and Rodrigo Bentancur react after the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico. | Photo: AP/Eduardo Verdugo
Spain fans react after the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Friday, June 26, 2026. AP Photo/Fernando Llano
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