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Spain defeated Uruguay 1-0 in Guadalajara to win Group H and advance to the round of 16, while Uruguay was eliminated from the World Cup for the second consecutive time Source: lajornadamx. Álex Baena scored the decisive goal in the 68th minute after a costly error by Uruguayan goalkeeper Fernando Muslera. Lamine Yamal, the 18-year-old star, was closely marked and unable to make a significant impact Source: lajornadamx.
The match marked Spain's return to Mexico after 40 years, having last played in the 1986 World Cup where they reached the quarterfinals. Historical ties between Spain and Mexico include a large Spanish diaspora and previous World Cup encounters in 1986 Source: excelsiormx. Spanish King Felipe VI attended the game, signaling a thaw in diplomatic relations after years of tension following Mexico's 2019 request for an apology for colonial abuses Source: lajornadamx.
The Spanish team arrived in Guadalajara to a warm welcome from Mexican fans, who waited hours in the rain to catch a glimpse of players like Lamine Yamal and Pedri. The atmosphere was festive, with fans chanting and waving flags Source: mileniomx. The victory ensures Spain will face the second-place team from Group J in the next round.
“Una simple victoria por 1-0 en el estadio Guadalajara fue suficiente para que España avanzara a los dieciseisavos de final del Mundial 2026 como líder del grupo H, mientras que Uruguay selló su segunda eliminación de manera temprana en una Copa del Mundo de manera consecutiva.”
“Cuarenta años después, La Roja de España vuelve a México, el país del que partió con el corazón roto después de quedarse a un paso de las semifinales del ya lejano Mundial de 1986.”
“La multitud respondió de inmediato. Sonaron cánticos, música y la canción que se ha convertido en una de las favoritas del joven futbolista del Barcelona.”
“El lugar de protagonista se lo llevó su compañero Álex Baena, quien con un perfil más discreto juega en el Atlético de Madrid y se encargó ahora de marcar el gol que le dio a España el liderato del sector.”