World Cup 2026: Spain seal Group H as Cape Verde’s dream run reaches World Cup knockouts
Key takeaways
- Uruguay crashed out of the World Cup on Friday after goalkeeper Fernando Muslera's costly error handed Spain a 1-0 victory in Guadalajara, sending the European champions through as Group H winners.
- Alex Baena's weak shot slipped through Muslera's grasp for the only goal as Spain avoided a last 32 showdown against Argentina.
- The European champions will instead face Austria or Algeria next in Los Angeles on Thursday.
Why this matters: an international story with cross-border implications worth tracking.
Uruguay crashed out of the World Cup on Friday after goalkeeper Fernando Muslera's costly error handed Spain a 1-0 victory in Guadalajara, sending the European champions through as Group H winners. Cape Verde also reached the knockout stage after a 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia, becoming the smallest nation to do so.
By: FRANCE 24 Spain's Marc Cucurella battles for the ball with Uruguay's Agustin Canobbio during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Mexico, June 26, 2026 © Fernando Llano, AP Uruguay bowed out of the World Cup as goalkeeper Fernando Muslera's howler gifted Spain a 1-0 win in Guadalajara to secure top spot in Group H.
Alex Baena's weak shot slipped through Muslera's grasp for the only goal as Spain avoided a last 32 showdown against Argentina.