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Spain tops Group H with 1-0 win over Uruguay at World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 2:56 AM

Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Spain tops Group H with 1-0 win over Uruguay at World Cup
Summary

Spain secured top position in Group H at the World Cup, defeating Uruguay 1-0 on June 27 in Guadalajara. A mistake by Uruguayan goalkeeper Fernando Muslera resulted in the only goal, scored by Alex Baena just before halftime. The defeat eliminates Uruguay from the tournament, marking them as the highest-ranked team to exit early. Spain will face either Austria or Algeria in the knockout stage on Thursday. Reports indicate tensions within the Uruguayan camp following disappointing results against Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia.

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  • •Spain defeats Uruguay 1-0 to secure Group H top spot.
  • •Alex Baena's goal came from a mishap by goalkeeper Fernando Muslera.
  • •Uruguay exits the tournament after finishing third in the group.
  • •Spain's next matchup is against either Austria or Algeria.
  • •Tensions arose in the Uruguayan camp following poor performances.
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  • 2:56 AMYahoo Sports — Spain beat Uruguay 1-0 to clinch World Cup Group H top spot
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Spain wins World Cup group, beating Uruguay 1-0 as Fernando Muslera’s error sends two-time champions home.

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