Uruguay suffers World Cup exit after narrow defeat to Spain
Uruguay exited the World Cup on October 1 after a 1-0 defeat to Spain, with Alex Baena scoring the decisive goal. Uruguay struggled offensively, managing only two shots on target, while Spain's lone threat resulted in a goal amid defensive errors. This marks their second consecutive failure to advance beyond the group stage.
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Published 27 Jun 2026, 02:31 UTC · Updated 27 Jun 2026, 02:40 UTC
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