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Spain secures 1-0 win against Uruguay in World Cup group stage

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 7:35 AM

Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Spain secures 1-0 win against Uruguay in World Cup group stage

Summary

Spain achieved a 1-0 victory over Uruguay in their final Group H match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 27. Despite the win, Spain's performance raised concerns ahead of the knockout rounds, with both teams struggling for control and creativity throughout the match. Alex Baena scored the only goal of the game, benefiting from a mistake by Uruguay goalkeeper Fernando Muslera. Pau Cubarsi stood out defensively for Spain, contributing to the team's clean sheet amid a chaotic encounter.

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By the Numbers

•Spain wins 1-0 over Uruguay in World Cup Group H match
•Alex Baena scores the decisive goal after a goalkeeper error
•Pau Cubarsi records five defensive contributions in the match
•Spain struggled with possession and scoring opportunities
•Next up: knockout rounds for Spain

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7:35 AMYahoo Sports — In numbers: Pau Cubarsi becomes Spain’s biggest winner from disappointing Uruguay encounter

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Spain secured a 1-0 victory over Uruguay in their final Group H fixture at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but the performance itself left plenty of questions unanswered ahead of the knockout rounds.What was...
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