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Uruguay out of World Cup after keeper blunder against Spain

Uruguay faces elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a 1-0 defeat to Spain in Group H.

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The brief

Spain secured the top position in Group H after a victory against Uruguay. The deciding goal was scored by Álex Baena. During the match, Uruguay substituted goalkeeper Fernando Muslera at halftime following a defensive error.

Coverage from Al Jazeera, Reuters, and The New York Times confirms that this result eliminates Uruguay from the tournament. FOX Sports and CBS Sports highlight the performance of Álex Baena and provide details regarding the group standings and match logistics.

Future updates will track the progression of Spain into the knockout stages of the World Cup. Official records will confirm the final group rankings as the tournament continues.

Synthesized by PULSE from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. Updated 73d ago.

Quick answers

What was the final score of the Uruguay vs. Spain match?

Spain defeated Uruguay 1-0.

Why was Fernando Muslera replaced?

Coverage states Uruguay substituted the goalkeeper at halftime following a costly blunder.

What is the status of Uruguay in the tournament?

Uruguay has been eliminated from the 2026 World Cup.

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Topics

FIFA World Cup Uruguay Spain Álex Baena Fernando Muslera

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