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Spain Tops Group H as Uruguay Exit World Cup After Narrow Defeat

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Spain Tops Group H as Uruguay Exit World Cup After Narrow Defeat
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First reported by Walla · Jun 25, 2026

What happened

Spain defeated Uruguay 1-0 overnight in Guadalajara, clinching first place in Group H. Uruguay were eliminated with two points, and Marcelo Bielsa suffered his first career group-stage exit.

  • 01Alex Baena scored Spain’s winner in the 42nd minute.
  • 02Fernando Muslera’s error led to the only goal and he was replaced at halftime.
  • 03Uruguay finished with two points and were eliminated from the World Cup.
  • 04Marcelo Bielsa was knocked out in the group stage for the first time in his career.
  • 05Spain won Group H with seven points and will meet Austria or Algeria next.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

Full coverage · 3 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

WallaCenter · HebrewJun 27, 2026
Spain Tops Group H as Uruguay Exit World Cup After Narrow Defeat
N12Center · HebrewJun 26, 2026
Spain and Uruguay Meet for Top Spot as Bielsa Faces Player Revolt
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 26, 2026
Spain and Uruguay battle for first place as Bielsa faces player revolt
WallaCenter · HebrewJun 25, 2026
Lamine Yamal lifts Spain, while Uruguay faces a World Cup crisis

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