A poor record
Marcelo Bielsa has failed to progress from the group stage in two of his three World Cup campaigns: with Argentina in 2002 and Uruguay in 2026.
His only successful group-stage campaign came with Chile in 2010.
Mike Jones27 June 2026 03:36
Fernando Muslera hauled off at half-time by Uruguay boss after howler against Spain
Mike Jones27 June 2026 03:30
Cape Verde to take on champions
Cape Verde’s reward for finishing second and making it out of Group H is a match against the reigning world champions Argentina.
That clash will take place in Miami where Leo Messi plays his club football.
What a game for the Cape Verde players to have as their first ever knockout match. They couldn’t beat the world champions could they?
Mike Jones27 June 2026 03:25
Who will Spain play in the last-32?
As things stand, Spain will be playing Austria in the round of 32 at the Los Angeles Stadium.
Austria still need to finish off their group stage so that could change.
Mike Jones27 June 2026 03:20
Cape Verde go through!
Cape Verde’s fairytale goes on as they qualify for the next round having finished second in the group.
They are unbeaten with three draws from their group stage games. Spain couldn’t beat them and neither could Uruguay or Saudi Arabia.
Mike Jones27 June 2026 03:15
Spain top the Group H table
Two wins and a draw for Spain means they win the group with seven points.
They still have plenty to learn and develop but the first job is done and the Spanish can improve through the knockouts.
Mike Jones27 June 2026 03:12
Full-time! Uruguay 0-1 Spain
90+7 mins: There’s the final whistle.
Uruguay threw themselves at Spain but couldn’t find a way through. It’s a frustrating end to the tournament for them as they’ll be heading home.
Spain finish top of Group H and secure another win. They’re heading into the last-32 with a renewed sense of momentum.
Mike Jones27 June 2026 03:01
Red card! Uruguay 0-1 Spain
90+4 mins: It’s all kicking off now!
Uruguay’s frustration boils over completely as they know they’re heading out of the competition.
Canobbio flies into the wild tackle and caltters into Pau Cubarsi.
The referee has no choice but to pull out the red.
Mike Jones27 June 2026 03:00
Uruguay 0-1 Spain
90 mins: Five minutes of added time to play at the end of this match.
Mike Jones27 June 2026 02:55
Uruguay 0-1 Spain
87 mins: Three minutes of the 90 to play. Uruguay still have time as there will be a few minutes added on at the end.
But is it enough time to get them back into the match?
Mike Jones27 June 2026 02:52

