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.
📍 Where it landed
Uruguay was eliminated from the World Cup after losing 0-1 to Spain, with Baena scoring the decisive goal. The match saw a notable half-time substitution by Uruguay's coach Marcelo Bielsa, replacing goalkeeper Muslera after a howler. Spain advanced to the knockout stage as top of Group H.
Epilogue added 89d ago, after coverage quieted.
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Uruguay 0-1 Spain Stats: Baena Seals Top Spot in Group H and Eliminates Bielsa’s Side Opta Analyst · 91d ago broke it first
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- Primary Driver: 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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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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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.
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