Spain vs Uruguay
Spain clinched top spot in Group H with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Uruguay, ending the South American side’s FIFA World Cup campaign. Álex Baena’s first-half strike proved decisive in a tense encounter, with Uruguay pushing for an equaliser but falling just short despite a spirited performance. The narrow defeat leaves Marcelo Bielsa’s men eliminated after failing to register a win in the group stage.
Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia
In the group’s other decisive fixture, Cape Verde held Saudi Arabia to a goalless draw, a result that secured the African nation’s place in the World Cup knockout stage for the first time in history. The tournament debutants finished unbeaten against Spain and Saudi Arabia while also earning a valuable draw against Uruguay, completing a remarkable group-stage campaign. Saudi Arabia’s hopes of progressing ended with the stalemate.
