Spain, Uruguay and World Cup
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Nico Williams finished the match between Spain and Uruguay with an injury after a strong tackle from Nicolas De La Cruz. Spain finished as Group H leaders in the final standings after their victory over Uruguay .
Uruguay players were not spared by the country's federation after their early elimination from the FIFA World Cup 2026.
When two former World Cup champions clashed, AP photojournalist Ricardo Mazalan expected the Spain-Uruguay to be an intense, hard-fought contest — especially with Uruguay trying to avoid elimination.
Spain again got off to a sluggish start, but the World Cup favorites held on for a 1-0 win over Uruguay Friday night in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Uruguay is off to a start many did not expect. After draws against Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde, and with a match against Spain still to come, the two-time World Cup winner is at risk of missing the knockout stage.
It's Uruguay vs. Cape Verde in the second 2026 FIFA World Cup match in Miami, Florida. Follow for live updates, highlights and analysis.
