Breaking: Uruguay crash out of 2026 FIFA World Cup as dramatic end to 1-0 loss against Spain results in red card and heated clash

× Uruguay have crashed out of the FIFA World Cup after finishing third in Group H. They lost 1-0 to Spain in their final group-stage match and finished the match with 10 men. Ad Marcelo Bielsa's side had a decent start to the game, but could not make the most of Unai Simón's fumbles inside the box.

The Spaniard dropped the ball in the seventh minute, but none of the Uruguay players could get on the end of it before Spain cleared it away. The goalkeeper charged out to collect the ball once again in the 32nd minute, but the defenders blocked Canobbio's shot with ease. He had enough time to aim and shoot, but he went for power, and it did not reach the goal line before getting cleared.

Ad Trending The match looked set to go into the half-time break goalless, but a massive mistake from Fernando Muslera saw Spain take the lead. The Uruguay goalkeeper could not save a tame effort from Alex Baena, after it bounced in front of him and went in, despite him getting both hands on the ball. Uruguay chase Spain to keep FIFA World Cup dreams alive The second half was cagey throughout as Spain tried to control possession, while Uruguay were desperate to get back on level terms.

They were frustrated by their opponents keeping the ball, while most of their chances went begging. Ad Things started heating up between the two sets of players after Nicolas De La Cruz kicked out at Nico Williams, who was leading a counter for Spain. The Uruguay star was booked, but the Athletic Bilbao man squared up to him and the two needed to be separated by their teammates.

Agustin Canobbio ended the FIFA World Cup match with a red card after going in with a high boot while Pau Cubarsi was clearing the ball away. The referee took no time to issue a red card, and the midfielder was furious, as he had made minimal contact.He was seen having a go at the fourth official, though VAR did not overturn the decision after checking all angles.

The scoreline remained unchanged, and the South American side were sent packing for the second successive time from the group stage at the FIFA World Cup. × Was this article helpful? Thank You for feedback Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Sripad Uruguay have crashed out of the FIFA World Cup after finishing third in Group H.

They lost 1-0 to Spain in their final group-stage match and finished the match with 10 men. Ad Marcelo Bielsa's side had a decent start to the game, but could not make the most of Unai Simón's fumbles inside the box. The Spaniard dropped the ball in the seventh minute, but none of the Uruguay players could get on the end of it before Spain cleared it away.

The goalkeeper charged out to collect the ball once again in the 32nd minute, but the defenders blocked Canobbio's shot with ease. He had enough time to aim and shoot, but he went for power, and it did not reach the goal line before getting cleared. Ad Trending The match looked set to go into the half-time break goalless, but a massive mistake from Fernando Muslera saw Spain take the lead.

The Uruguay goalkeeper could not save a tame effort from Alex Baena, after it bounced in front of him and went in, despite him getting both hands on the ball. Uruguay chase Spain to keep FIFA World Cup dreams alive The second half was cagey throughout as Spain tried to control possession, while Uruguay were desperate to get back on level terms. They were frustrated by their opponents keeping the ball, while most of their chances went begging.

Ad Things started heating up between the two sets of players after Nicolas De La Cruz kicked out at Nico Williams, who was leading a counter for Spain. The Uruguay star was booked, but the Athletic Bilbao man squared up to him and the two needed to be separated by their teammates. Agustin Canobbio ended the FIFA World Cup match with a red card after going in with a high boot while Pau Cubarsi was clearing the ball away.

The referee took no time to issue a red card, and the midfielder was furious, as he had made minimal contact.He was seen having a go at the fourth official, though VAR did not overturn the decision after checking all angles. The scoreline remained unchanged, and the South American side were sent packing for the second successive time from the group stage at the FIFA World Cup.

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