Agustín Canobbio shown red card in Uruguay's chaotic World Cup loss to Spain
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 2:14 AM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Uruguay's 1-0 loss to Spain in the World Cup group stage ended in turmoil as Agustín Canobbio received a red card in stoppage time. Following a severely late tackle, he confronted the referee, escalating tensions on the field. Uruguay, needing at least a point to advance, faced elimination after Cape Verde's draw with Saudi Arabia sealed their fate. This defeat marked Uruguay as the highest-ranked team eliminated before the knockout stage. Spain's victory was secured with a controversial goal from Álex Baena, following what was described as a mistake by the goalkeeper.
- •Uruguay loses 1-0 to Spain in World Cup group stage
- •Agustín Canobbio shown a red card in stoppage time
- •Canobbio confronted the referee after the card
- •Uruguay needed at least a point to advance
- •Cape Verde's draw eliminated Uruguay from the tournament
- 2:33 AMYahoo Sports — Uruguay's Agustin Canobbio given red card for nasty tackle as frustrating World Cup comes to an end
- 2:14 AMYahoo Sports — Uruguay's Agustín Canobbio held back from referee after red card in chaotic World Cup loss
"Uruguay's 1-0 World Cup loss to Spain ended in absolute chaos after Agustín Canobbio was issued a stoppage-time red card and shoved the referee.
"Frustrations boiled over for Uruguay minutes before their formal elimination against Spain.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 2:33 AMUruguay's Agustin Canobbio given red card for nasty tackle as frustrating World Cup comes to an end
Frustrations boiled over for Uruguay minutes before their formal elimination against Spain.
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 2:14 AMUruguay's Agustín Canobbio held back from referee after red card in chaotic World Cup loss
Uruguay's 1-0 World Cup loss to Spain ended in absolute chaos after Agustín Canobbio was issued a stoppage-time red card and shoved the referee.
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