0-1: Spain wins and advances to the round of 16 as group leaders
Cucurella played the entire match against Uruguay, which is out of the World Cup. Valverde started and played 55 minutes.
Spain and Uruguay faced off in Guadalajara (Mexico) in the third group stage match of the World Cup. The Spanish team, with Cucurella in the starting lineup, secured a victory with a goal by Baena in the first half. Meanwhile, Valverde also started and played 55 minutes. With this win, Luis de la Fuente's team advances as group leaders to the round of 16, where they will face either Austria or Algeria (July 2), while Uruguay is eliminated.
The match was highly contested, with Spain controlling possession and trying to break through Uruguay's defensive setup. In the 41st minute, the 0-1 came after a shot by Baena inside the box that Muslera could not keep out. Cucurella once again stood out in Spain's defense, which kept a clean sheet for the third consecutive match and advances to the knockout stages unbeaten. Uruguay's captain, Valverde, was active but was eventually replaced by Viñas in the second half. His team finished third in the group and is out of the World Cup.
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