Spain secured top spot in Group H at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Uruguay in their final group-stage match.
Álex Baena scored the game's only goal in the 42nd minute, finishing off a composed Spanish move to hand La Roja all three points and seal first place with seven points.
Spain controlled possession for much of the contest and produced another disciplined defensive performance to preserve their narrow advantage until the final whistle.
The result confirmed Spain's place in the Round of 32 as group winners, while Uruguay's World Cup campaign came to an end after finishing with just two points from three matches.
The South American side, needing a victory to keep their qualification hopes alive, struggled to break down Spain's organized defense and exited the tournament without recording a single win in the group stage.
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