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Overview
- Cabo Verde sealed qualification with a 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia and watched Spain’s 1-0 win over Uruguay confirm their place in the Round of 16.
- Spain’s goal came from an Alex Baena attempt that slipped past Uruguay keeper Fernando Muslera, a mistake that contributed to Uruguay’s elimination.
- Coach Marcelo Bielsa said Muslera asked to be substituted at halftime, and Sergio Rochet replaced him as Uruguay’s campaign ended without a win.
- The Group H table finished with Spain on seven points and Cabo Verde second on three, while Uruguay and Saudi Arabia were eliminated with two points each.
- Cabo Verde will face Argentina in Miami on July 3, a high-profile test for the island nation whose defense and veteran goalkeeper Vozinha drew praise during their debut World Cup run.