Spain advances in World Cup, Uruguay eliminated after loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 2:12 AM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Spain secured a place in the knockout stage of the World Cup with a 1-0 victory over Uruguay on June 26. The win eliminated Uruguay from the tournament, marking a second consecutive group stage exit for the two-time champions. Spain advanced as Group H winners and will face either Austria or Algeria in the round of 32. Cape Verde also made history by advancing after a goalless draw with Saudi Arabia. They finished second in the group and are set to face Argentina next Friday.
- •Spain defeated Uruguay 1-0 to reach the knockout stage.
- •Uruguay is eliminated, marking their second consecutive early exit.
- •Cape Verde advanced after a goalless draw with Saudi Arabia.
- •Spain will play either Austria or Algeria next.
- •Cape Verde faces Argentina in the next round.
- 5:57 AMYahoo Sports — Spain into knock-outs, Cape Verde make history, Uruguay out
"Spain defeated Uruguay 1-0 on Friday to reach the knock-out stage of the World Cup, but the South American nation is eliminated from the tournament. It's a second consecutive group stage exit for two-time world champions Uruguay.
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