Guadalajara: Spain defeated Uruguay 1-0 after another goalkeeping mistake by Fernando Muslera to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup and

WC debutants Cape Verde secured a 3rd straight draw, holding Saudi Arabia 0-0 to become the smallest nation ever to reach the knockout stage.

GUADALAJARA, Mexico, June 26 : Spain beat Uruguay 1-0 on Friday to top Group H and reach the knockout stage of the World Cup, with Alex Baena's first-half strike enough to settle a tense, physical contest and leave Marcelo Bielsa's side out of the tournament.Spain finished with seven points from two wins and

GUADALAJARA, Mexico, June 26 : Spain beat Uruguay 1-0 on Friday to top Group H and reach the knockout stage of the World Cup, with Alex Baena's first-half strike enough to settle a tense, physical contest and leave Marcelo Bielsa's side out of the tournament.Spain finished with seven points from two wins and

In the Round of 32, the European heavyweights will meet the runners-up from Group J in Los Angeles, US on July 2, 2026.

HOUSTON, June 26 : Debutants Cape Verde prolonged their World Cup fairytale on Friday as they secured a place in the World Cup round of 32 following a 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia to set up an unexpected clash with defending champions Argentina in Miami. Spain's 1-0 victory over Uruguay earned them top spot in

HOUSTON, June 26 : Debutants Cape Verde prolonged their World Cup fairytale on Friday as they secured a place in the World Cup round of 32 following a 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia to set up an unexpected clash with defending champions Argentina in Miami. Spain's 1-0 victory over Uruguay earned them top spot in

HOUSTON, June 26 : Joao Paulo will replace Sidny Lopes Cabral in midfield for Cape Verde's Group H World Cup match in Houston on Friday against Saudi Arabia.Fancied Spain head Group H with four points from two games, while their final opponents Uruguay have two. Cape Verde also have two points and Saudi Arabi

HOUSTON, June 26 : Joao Paulo will replace Sidny Lopes Cabral in midfield for Cape Verde's Group H World Cup match in Houston on Friday against Saudi Arabia.Fancied Spain head Group H with four points from two games, while their final opponents Uruguay have two. Cape Verde also have two points and Saudi Arabi

June 26 : Cape Verde coach Bubista walked into his press conference draped in his country's flag, a man of few words tasked with explaining how one of football's smallest nations had barged into the World Cup knockout rounds at the first attempt.Their 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia completed a group stage journey

June 26 : Cape Verde coach Bubista walked into his press conference draped in his country's flag, a man of few words tasked with explaining how one of football's smallest nations had barged into the World Cup knockout rounds at the first attempt.Their 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia completed a group stage journey

FIFA World Cup: Uruguay's campaign came to a disappointing end on Friday after a 1-0 defeat to Spain, while tournament debutants Cabo Verde completed a remarkable journey into the Round of 32 with a goalless draw against Saudi Arabia.

Cape Verde makes history by reaching the World Cup round of 32, facing Argentina after a crucial draw with Saudi Arabia.

World Cup betting picks include France's Mbappe to score anytime, Spain at -145 vs. Uruguay, and a draw prediction for Cape Verde vs. Saudi Arabia.

Cape Verde completed an improbable run through the group stage with a third World Cup draw to become the smallest country to earn a spot in the knockout round.

Grouped with Spain, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia, it seemed unlikely this small island nation would make it through to the next round. But as its national team coach told CNA's Matthew Mohan, "you have to believe".

Uruguay exits the World Cup early as Spain secures victory, avoiding a clash with Argentina in the knockout stages.

The Blue Sharks also memorably held the European champions in their opener before securing a 2-2 draw with Uruguay. 

HOUSTON, June 26 : The sight of Cape Verde’s players huddled around a single mobile phone as they watched the final seconds of Spain’s win over Uruguay before bursting into celebration was the kind of moment FIFA had hoped for in their push for an expanded World Cup.As was the joy in the stands in Houston

Uruguay vs Spain FIFA World Cup 2026 Football Match highlights: Spain finished on top of the group with Cabo Verde second, Uruguay were eliminated.

Cape Verde makes history as the smallest nation to reach the World Cup knockout stage, showcasing resilience and talent.

Cape Verde makes history as the smallest nation to reach the World Cup knockout stage, showcasing resilience and talent.

Spain vs Uruguay FIFA World Cup 2026 Football Match Live Score: Current Group H leaders Spain will look to finish on top as they take on second placed Uruguay at Guadalajara in one of 2026 World Cup's tightest groups so far.

Uruguay head coach, Marcelo Bielsa has disclosed that goalkeeper, Fernando Muslera refused to return to the pitch after the halftime break in their 1-0