Alex Baena’s goal in the first half led Spain to a 1-0 victory over Uruguay, securing their place in the FIFA World Cup knockout stage by finishing at the top of Group H. With seven points from two wins and a draw, Spain clinched the top spot, while Uruguay exited the tournament with just two points, tying with Saudi Arabia.
Baena’s goal came in the 42nd minute when he found space at the edge of the box and fired a shot past Uruguay’s goalkeeper, Fernando Muslera. Despite some interruptions on the field, Baena capitalized on the opportunity to put Spain in the lead.
Uruguay had a bright start with Varela marking Yamal closely, but Spain’s early efforts, including well-placed set pieces from Baena, kept the pressure on. While Uruguay had some chances, including a missed opportunity by Nunez, they struggled to create clear-cut chances in the second half, with Spain looking dangerous on the counter.
In the closing stages, Uruguay pushed for an equalizer, but Spain’s defense, led by goalkeeper Unai Simon, held firm. The match ended on a sour note for Uruguay as Canobbio received a red card in stoppage time, ending their tournament on a disappointing note.
