Spain 1-0 Uruguay: Match Report, Highlights, Stats, Records & Group H Standings | FIFA World Cup 2026
Spain secured top spot in Group H with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Uruguay in their final group-stage match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Friday, June 26, 2026, at Guadalajara Stadium, Mexico.
Álex Baena scored the only goal of the match late in the first half as La Roja finished the group stage unbeaten. The defeat eliminated Uruguay from the tournament after failing to win any of their three group matches.
Spain vs Uruguay Result
Full-Time: Spain 1-0 Uruguay
Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026 – Group H
Venue: Guadalajara Stadium, Mexico
Goal Scorer
Spain
Álex Baena (42')
Uruguay
No goals
Spain vs Uruguay Match Report
Spain entered the final Group H fixture needing only a draw to guarantee qualification for the Round of 32, while Uruguay required a victory to keep their World Cup hopes alive.
The match was decided in the 42nd minute when Álex Baena capitalised on a costly mistake from veteran goalkeeper Fernando Muslera to give Spain a deserved lead before halftime.
Uruguay made a goalkeeping change at the break, but despite increasing their attacking efforts in the second half, they struggled to create clear-cut opportunities against Spain's organised defence.
The contest became increasingly physical during the closing stages, with Uruguay's Agustín Canobbio receiving a straight red card in stoppage time to end a frustrating evening for the South American side.
Spain comfortably managed the final minutes to secure all three points and finish as Group H winners.
Spain vs Uruguay Match Statistics
| Statistic | Spain | Uruguay |
|---|---|---|
| Final Score | 1 | 0 |
| Ball Possession | 68% | 32% |
| Total Shots | 5 | 6 |
| Shots on Target | 1 | 2 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 0.86 | 0.20 |
| Accurate Passes | 543 | 236 |
| Passing Accuracy | 91% | 78% |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 4 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
Key Match Highlights
Álex Baena scored the winning goal in the 42nd minute.
Spain topped Group H with seven points.
Uruguay failed to win a match during the group stage.
Fernando Muslera was substituted at halftime following his costly error.
Agustín Canobbio received a straight red card in stoppage time.
Spain controlled 68% possession and dictated the tempo throughout the match.
Spain vs Uruguay Head-to-Head Record
Spain continued their impressive record against Uruguay by extending their unbeaten run in meetings between the two nations.
Head-to-Head Record
Total Matches: Spain remain unbeaten against Uruguay.
Spain Wins: Extended with this victory.
Uruguay Wins: None.
Draws: Previous meetings included several draws.
Records and Milestones
Spain extended their unbeaten run across all competitions to 33 consecutive matches, underlining their status as one of the tournament favourites.
Álex Baena scored his first goal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while Spain finished the group stage without conceding a single goal.
Uruguay's veteran goalkeeper Fernando Muslera endured another difficult outing after committing his third major goalkeeping error of the tournament before being replaced at halftime.
The defeat also marked Uruguay's first World Cup group-stage exit without recording a victory in this tournament.
Updated Group H Standings
| Position | Team | MP | W-D-L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | 3 | 2-1-0 | 5 | 0 | +5 | 7 | Qualified |
| 2 | Cape Verde | 3 | 0-3-0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | Qualified |
| 3 | Uruguay | 3 | 0-2-1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 2 | Eliminated |
| 4 | Saudi Arabia | 3 | 0-1-2 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 1 | Eliminated |
What the Result Means
Spain advanced to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 as Group H winners after collecting seven points from three matches. Their disciplined defence and efficient attacking play made them one of the standout teams of the group stage.
Cape Verde also progressed to the knockout rounds as runners-up after an unbeaten campaign, while Uruguay and Saudi Arabia were eliminated.
Spain will now face the Group J runners-up in the Round of 32 as they continue their quest for a second FIFA World Cup title.
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