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The World Cup game that no one wants to win
Strategic incentives in the World Cup group stage have led to a scenario where two teams may prefer not to win their final match.
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Strategic incentives in the World Cup group stage have led to a scenario where two teams may prefer not to win their final match.
Uruguay has been eliminated from the 2026 World Cup following a group-stage loss to Spain marked by a goalkeeper error.
Spain secures the top spot in Group H and eliminates Uruguay from the 2026 World Cup with a 1-0 victory.
Spain is facing its first official heatwave of 2026, with temperatures shattering records and reaching double June highs.