Uruguay 0:1 Spain — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Alejandro Baena's first-half strike gave Spain a 1-0 win over Uruguay in a tense World Cup encounter, the young midfielder proving the difference as La Roja now prepare to face Austria in the next round. Spain edged a scrappy contest with discipline and composure, though Uruguay will feel they made them work for it.

The turning point came in the 42nd minute when Marcos Llorente's clever pass found Baena, who finished calmly to put Spain ahead. The second half grew increasingly fractious: Baena was booked early in the half, Uruguay's Juan Manuel Sanabria and Guillermo Varela followed, and deep into stoppage time Agustín Canobbio was sent off for a reckless challenge, leaving Uruguay to finish with ten men.

Spain deserved the win, controlling the game from start to finish with Uruguay rarely threatening. CheckLive's model clearly favoured Spain, and the result confirmed that prediction, with the live signal backing Spain at 1.97 also collecting. Spain now face Austria on 2 July 2026.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Uruguay vs Spain?

Uruguay 0-1 Spain (World Cup).

Who scored?

Alejandro Baena (42', assist Marcos Llorente) for Spain.

Was Spain's win deserved?

Yes — Spain were on top for most of the match.

Were there any red cards in Uruguay vs Spain?

Yes — sent off: Agustín Canobbio (Uruguay, 90').

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