FIFA World Cup 2026: Uruguay crash out of World Cup as Spain avoid Argentina clash
Updated On: 27 June, 2026 07:52 AM IST | Guadalajara | AFP
Two-time winners Uruguay become the highest ranked side to crash out in the group stages as the defeat rounded off a miserable tournament for Marcelo Bielsa and his squad.

Uruguay's midfielder Giorgian De Arrascaeta and Uruguay's defender Guillermo Varela react after losing the 2026 World Cup Group H football match between Uruguay and Spain at the Guadalajara Stadium in Zapopan. Pic/AFP
Uruguay bowed out of the World Cup as goalkeeper Fernando Muslera's howler gifted Spain a 1-0 win in Guadalajara to secure top spot in Group H. Alex Baena's weak shot slipped through Muslera's grasp for the only goal as Spain avoided a last 32 showdown against Argentina.
The European champions will instead face Austria or Algeria next in Los Angeles on Thursday. Uruguay's defeat allowed debutants Cape Verde to secure second place and a meeting with Lionel Messi and the defending champions thanks to a 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia.
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