World Cup Group H: Spain Beat Uruguay 1-0 to Top Group, Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia Draw 0-0 and Eliminated

On June 27, the final matchday of Group H at the 2026 FIFA World Cup saw Spain defeat Uruguay 1-0 to finish top, while Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia played out a goalless draw, eliminating both.

The final matchday of Group H at the 2026 FIFA World Cup took place on June 27, with two simultaneous kickoffs. Spain faced Uruguay, while Cape Verde took on Saudi Arabia. Spain secured a 1-0 victory over Uruguay to top the group, while Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia played out a 0-0 draw, resulting in both teams being eliminated. In the key match between Spain and Uruguay, the first half was tightly contested with both sides creating chances but failing to score. Spain dominated possession, but Uruguay's counter-attacks posed threats. In the 38th minute, Spain's Pedri played a brilliant through ball to Álvaro Morata, whose one-on-one shot was saved by Uruguay goalkeeper Sergio Rochet. The first half ended goalless. Spain continued to press after the break. In the 67th minute, a cross from the right was poorly cleared by Uruguay's defense, and Ferran Torres volleyed from outside the box, hitting the underside of the crossbar and going in. Spain took a 1-0 lead. Uruguay pushed for an equalizer but Spain's defense held firm, securing the victory. With this win, Spain finished top of Group H with seven points from three matches (two wins, one draw). Uruguay, with four points (one win, one draw, one loss), advanced as runners-up. Spain will face the second-placed team from Group E in the Round of 16, while Uruguay will meet the Group E winners. In the other match, Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia played out a 0-0 stalemate. Cape Verde had slightly more possession but lacked cutting edge in attack, while Saudi Arabia created several counter-attacking opportunities but failed to convert. The draw left both teams with insufficient points to progress. Cape Verde finished third with two points from three draws (including a draw with Uruguay), while Saudi Arabia ended bottom with one point. Despite their elimination, Cape Verde impressed as World Cup debutants, holding Uruguay and Saudi Arabia to draws. Saudi Arabia, meanwhile, continued their trend of early group-stage exits in recent World Cups. Final Group H standings: Spain 7 points, Uruguay 4 points, Cape Verde 2 points, Saudi Arabia 1 point. Spain and Uruguay advance to the knockout stage, while Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia are eliminated.

World Cup Group H: Spain Beat Uruguay 1-0 to Top Group, Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia Draw 0-0 and Eliminated

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