Uruguay crash out of World Cup as Spain avoid Argentina clash

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Uruguay was eliminated from the World Cup after a 1-0 loss to Spain in Guadalajara, decided by a goalkeeper error by Fernando Muslera. Spain topped Group H and avoided an early match against Argentina in the knockout stage.

Uruguay bowed out of the World Cup as goalkeeper Fernando Muslera's howler gifted Spain a 1-0 win in Guadalajara to secure top spot in Group H. Alex Baena's weak shot slipped through Muslera's grasp for the only goal as Spain avoided a last 32 showdown against Argentina.And in Guadalajara, Spain had barely threatened the Uruguay goal before the 40-year-old allowed Baena's shot to dribble over the line from Marcos Llorente's cross on 42 minutes.