Spain beat Uruguay 1-0 on June 28, securing the top spot in Group H of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Álex Baena scored the decisive goal, with Pedro Porro’s header contribution helping seal a match that sent Spain through unbeaten.
The on-field story
Baena, who moved from Villarreal to Atlético Madrid in the summer of 2025 for a reported €50 million, delivered the kind of performance that justified his price tag. His goal was the only one in a tight, disciplined match against Uruguay.
Porro, who plays his club football at Tottenham Hotspur, provided vital assists during the 2024 Nations League campaign and continued to show up when it mattered on the World Cup stage.
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