Uruguay Eliminated from World Cup After Loss to Spain

Uruguay was eliminated from the World Cup following a 1-0 defeat to Spain in Guadalajara, where a mistake by goalkeeper Fernando Muslera allowed Alex Baena's weak shot to slip through his grasp. This loss secured Spain the top position in Group H, enabling them to avoid a last-32 clash with Argentina.

Uruguay's defeat also allowed debutants Cape Verde to secure second place, setting up a match against defending champions Argentina after their goalless draw with Saudi Arabia. Uruguay, ranked highly, became the highest-ranked team to crash out in the group stage, concluding a disappointing tournament.

Tensions emerged within the Uruguayan camp, particularly regarding coach Marcelo Bielsa's tactics, with players like Federico Valverde expressing dissatisfaction. Muslera was replaced at halftime by Sergio Rochet, and Agustin Canobbio received a straight red card in stoppage time, further compounding Uruguay's woes.