Spain vs Uruguay, FIFA World Cup 2026 Live Score: ESP take on URU in must-win clash at Guadalajara

Spain vs Uruguay FIFA World Cup 2026 Football Match Live Score: ESP take on URU in must-win match. (AP)

Uruguay vs Spain FIFA World Cup 2026 Football Match highlights: Spain beat Uruguay 1-0 in their final group stage game thanks to a strike from Alex Baena in what was a must-win match for both sides at the FIFA World Cup. The result, coupled with Cabo Verde’s 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia, means that World Cup debutants Cabo Verde are through to the Round of 32 as the second-placed team behind Spain. Uruguay have been eliminated as the third-placed side.

The team that finishes second in this group will face defending champions Argentina in the next round! Before the final group games, all four teams have a chance to progress with Spain at 4 points, Uruguay at 2, Cape Verde at 2 and Saudi Arabia at 1.

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For Spain to qualify comfortably, they need an outright win vs Uruguay which will take them to 7 and cement them as group leaders. In case they lose to Uruguay and Cape Verde somehow upset Saudi Arabia, the minnows would leap past Spain and go to 5 points with Uruguay also at 5 points. Spain at 4 points will then hope to qualify as one of the eight best 3rd place teams.

If Uruguay and Spain draw, the former will reach 3 points while the latter will reach 5 which will secure Spain’s path to the next round. So even if Cape Verde defeat Saudi Arabia, the minnows will also reach 5 points and qualify along with Spain. Uruguay, at 3 points will then have to wait to see if they can qualify as one of the best 3rd placed team.

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