World Cup: Spain wins group, eliminates Uruguay

GUADALAJARA, Mexico — Spain defeated Uruguay 1-0 after another goalkeeping mistake by Fernando Muslera, advancing to the knockout stage of the World Cup and eliminating the South American powerhouse on Friday. Uruguay, a two-time champion, will go home without any victories in its three Group H games. Spain, the European champion, won the group with seven points and will face the second-place team from Group J — either Austria or Algeria — on Thursday in Inglewood, California. Álex Baena scored in the 42nd minute after Muslera couldn’t fully swat away his shot from inside the area. It was the third […]... Keep on reading: World Cup: Spain wins group, eliminates Uruguay