Spain booked their place in the next round of the FIFA World Cup after goalkeeper Fernando Muslera's costly blunder gifted Alex Baena the only goal of the game in Group H — a result that ended Uruguay's tournament.

The single strike proved enough for Spain to claim all three points, leaving Marcelo Bielsa's side without the victory they needed to survive the group stage.

Uruguay were also reduced to ten men during the contest, compounding their difficulties as they struggled to mount a meaningful response against a well-organised Spain side.

Muslera's error proved decisive — the veteran goalkeeper's mishandling handed Baena a simple finish, and Spain did not need a second invitation to seal the win and their passage through to the knockout rounds.

For Uruguay, it marks a disappointing early exit from the FIFA World Cup, with Bielsa's project now facing serious questions after failing to advance from the group stage.