Uruguay 0-1 Spain Stats: Baena Seals Top Spot in Group H and Eliminates Bielsa’s Side
Spain secures the top spot in Group H and eliminates Uruguay from the 2026 World Cup with a 1-0 victory.
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The brief
Spain defeated Uruguay 1-0, with a goal from Baena ensuring Spain's advancement to the knockout stage as Group H toppers. The result leads to an early World Cup exit for Uruguay and the side managed by Bielsa.
Coverage from The Guardian and Opta Analyst highlights the shock nature of Uruguay's elimination. Meanwhile, ESPN characterizes Spain's performance as listless, suggesting such a display may not be sufficient against stronger opponents in later stages.
Attention now turns to Spain's progress in the knockout stage, with Yahoo Sports noting that players such as Rodri have qualified for the next round.
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Quick answers
What was the final score of the match?
Spain won the match 1-0 against Uruguay.
Who scored the winning goal?
The goal was scored by Baena.
Which group did this match take place in?
The match was part of Group H.
Coverage (7)
- Uruguay vs. Spain—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups Sports Illustrated · 3h ago
- Uruguay vs. Spain Player Ratings- Man of the Match, Winners and Disappointments Yahoo Sports · 3h ago
- Uruguay slump to shock early World Cup exit after Baena strike sends Spain through The Guardian · 3h ago
- Spain vs. Uruguay odds, prediction, time: 2026 World Cup picks, best bets from expert on 23-13 run CBS Sports · 3h ago
- Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: Rodri and Spain qualify for knockout stage as Group H toppers Yahoo Sports · 3h ago
- Spain's listless performance won't cut it against better teams at World Cup ESPN · 3h ago
- Uruguay 0-1 Spain Stats: Baena Seals Top Spot in Group H and Eliminates Bielsa’s Side Opta Analyst · 3h ago broke it first
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