Pakistan, June 27 -- Spain national football team secured a place in the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after edging Uruguay national football team 1-0 in their final Group H match.

Spain claimed all three points thanks to a first-half strike from Marcos Llorente, who scored the decisive goal in the 42nd minute. The midfielder capitalized on Spain's attacking pressure to break the deadlock before halftime, giving his side an advantage they successfully defended until the final whistle.

Uruguay pushed for an equalizer in the second half but were unable to break through Spain's disciplined defensive setup. Despite creating several attacking opportunities, the South American side failed to convert its chances, allowing Spain to ...