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 44d ago, after coverage quieted.
The reporting (12)
- Baena strike sends Spain past Uruguay into World Cup knockouts Reuters · 46d ago
- Uruguay boss explains stunning Muslera half-time change after howler against Spain The Independent · 46d ago
- Uruguay out of World Cup after keeper blunder against Spain ESPN · 46d ago
- Uruguay eliminated from World Cup 2026 after Spain defeat in Group H: Live updates and reaction The New York Times · 46d ago
- Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa breaks silence on surprising Fernando Muslera substitution vs. Spain Yahoo Sports · 46d ago
- Uruguay vs. Spain—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups Sports Illustrated · 46d ago
- Uruguay vs. Spain Player Ratings- Man of the Match, Winners and Disappointments Yahoo Sports · 46d ago
- Uruguay slump to shock early World Cup exit after Baena strike sends Spain through The Guardian · 46d ago
- Spain vs. Uruguay odds, prediction, time: 2026 World Cup picks, best bets from expert on 23-13 run CBS Sports · 46d ago
- Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: Rodri and Spain qualify for knockout stage as Group H toppers Yahoo Sports · 46d ago
- Spain's listless performance won't cut it against better teams at World Cup ESPN · 46d ago
- Uruguay 0-1 Spain Stats: Baena Seals Top Spot in Group H and Eliminates Bielsa’s Side Opta Analyst · 46d ago broke it first
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Where it stands
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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