Uruguay has been eliminated from the 2026 World Cup after a 1-0 loss to Spain in Guadalajara. The error by Fernando Muslera in the 42nd minute sealed Uruguay's defeat.

What happened in the match?

Uruguay started strong, but Álex Baena's goal in the 42nd minute changed the course of the match. Uruguay was unable to recover from the loss and ended with just two points in Group H.

Why is it important for Uruguay?

The early elimination is a blow to Uruguay, which had arrived at the World Cup with high expectations. Marcelo Bielsa's team was unable to meet expectations and now must reevaluate its strategy.

What's next for Uruguay?

Uruguay must analyze its mistakes and work on its strategy for the future. Uruguay has a long road ahead to recover from this loss and become a competitive team again.

DateMatchResult
26.06.2026Uruguay vs. Spain0-1
19.11.2025USA vs. Uruguay5-1