Uruguay were eliminated from the FIFA World Cup 2026 at the group stage after Alex Baena's late first-half goal (42nd minute) helped Spain secure top spot in Group H.

Spain will now face the Group J runners-up in the Round of 32 in Los Angeles on July 2. This is Spain's first victory against Uruguay at the FIFA World Cup, with the last two games ending in a draw. La Roja's Alex Baena was named Player of the Match for Spain in their rare win against the Uruguay team at the World Cup.