Uruguay v Spain

URUGUAY CRASH OUT OF THE 2026 WORLD CUP! Spain do just enough to edge a 1‑0 win over 10‑man Uruguay, topping the group while debutants Cape Verde join them in the last 32. A first‑half strike from Baena proved decisive – a moment veteran goalkeeper Muslera will not want to relive after his costly error and a heartbreaking withdrawal at half‑time. Chances were scarce throughout, reflected in an xG of just 0.20 for Uruguay and 0.86 for Spain, a damning return for a side who needed only a point to progress. The second half turned ugly, capped by Canobbio’s wild, studs‑up lunge on Cubarsi and the ensuing confrontation with the referee that summed up a miserable night. Olmo blazed over and Ferran clipped the bar as Spain pushed to seal it, but ultimately they didn’t need to. Marcelo Bielsa’s future now looks deeply uncertain as the two-time world champions suffer back‑to‑back group‑stage exits, while Luis de la Fuente’s Spain prepare for a tie with the runners-up of Group J. That’s all from us – thanks for joining us, and goodbye.

FULL-TIME: URUGUAY 0-1 SPAIN

The sidelines are boiling with rage, Canobbio still fuming, and amid all that it’s confirmed that Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia have finished goalless. That result sends the debutants through to the round of 32 as things stand.

90'+5'

Red Card

IT'S BEEN COMING!!! CANOBBIO IS DISMISSED! The Uruguay man flies into Cubarsi with studs showing, and it’s a straight red. He then lays hands on the referee in the aftermath, grabbing at his shirt. Ugly scenes, and Uruguay are heading out of the 2026 World Cup with their tails between their legs.

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Yellow Card

De la Cruz races back to impede the fresh legs of Williams, and it’s a cynical one. Canobbio then steams in as the Spain substitute isn't too happy with the challenge, and the referee has a bit of sorting out to do.

Just five minutes of added time in this one. It’s now or never for Uruguay.