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    FIFA WC: Alex Baenas strike sends Spain into knockouts as Uruguay crash out
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    FIFA WC: Alex Baena's Strike Sends Spain Into Knockouts As Uruguay Crash Out

    By IANS News June 27, 2026 • 08:24 AM View: 1025
    Spain National Football Team: Alex Baena's first-half strike proved decisive as Spain defeated Uruguay 1-0 on Friday to top Group H and book their place in the FIFA World Cup knockout stage, while Marcelo Bielsa's side bowed out of the tournament.

    Spain topped the group with seven points from their two wins and a draw, with tournament newboys Cape Verde taking the second knockout spot on three draws. Uruguay departed with just two points, the same as last-placed Saudi Arabia.

    Baena opened the scoring in the 42nd minute by finding some space on the edge of the box and blasting a shot through experienced Uruguay goalkeeper Fernando Muslera.

    TAGS FIFA WC Alex Baena Spain National Football Team FIFA World Cup Marcelo Bielsa
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