Spain edged Uruguay 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2026, with Alex Baena's first-half strike proving decisive.
Lamine Yamal was a constant threat for Spain, but it was Baena's composed finish that ultimately separated the two sides.
Uruguay pushed hard after the break, but Spain's disciplined defense ensured they protected their lead until the final whistle.
The defeat ends Uruguay's World Cup campaign, while Cape Verde advance to the Round of 32 and will face Argentina in the knockout stage.