Spain Secures Narrow Victory, Uruguay's Canobbio Sees Red in Final Group Showdown
June 27, 2026 ยท By yayscore Newsroom
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Spain defeated Uruguay 1-0 in their final group stage match, with Alex Baena scoring the decisive goal and Agustin Canobbio receiving a late red card.
Spain clinched a crucial 1-0 victory over Uruguay in their final World Cup 2026 group stage fixture. A first-half goal from Alex Baena proved to be the difference, while Uruguay's campaign ended on a sour note with Agustin Canobbio's late red card.
The decisive moment arrived in the 42nd minute when Alex Baena found the back of the net for Spain, assisted by Marcos Llorente. This goal gave Spain a valuable lead heading into halftime. The second half saw a more physical contest, with yellow cards issued to Spain's Baena (46'), and Uruguay's Jose Sanabria (54'), Guillermo Varela (58'), and Nicolas de la Cruz (90'+3).
Uruguay, who had drawn 1-1 with Saudi Arabia and 2-2 with Cape Verde Islands in their previous group matches, desperately pushed for an equalizer but struggled to convert their limited opportunities, registering only one shot on target. The match spiraled for Uruguay in added time when Agustin Canobbio received a red card for a serious foul in the 90'+5 minute, compounding their defeat.
This result means Spain finishes their group stage with a win, having previously drawn 0-0 with Cape Verde Islands and won 4-0 against Saudi Arabia. Uruguay, with two draws and now a loss in their final group game, will be disappointed with their overall performance in the tournament.