'A tearful team kill,' Uruguay's key midfielder Ugarté collides with a teammate, "injured and out"... Manchester United sighs

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Manuel Ugarte (25), who plays for the Uruguay national team and Manchester United, was injured and shed tears.

The UK's 'The Sun' reported on the 27th (Korea time) that "Ugarté suffered an unfortunate injury in the match against Spain, shed tears, and was carried off on a stretcher."

Uruguay lost 0-1 to Spain in the final Group H match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup held at the Guadalajara Stadium in Zapopan, Mexico, on this day.

A major setback came for Uruguay, which desperately needed a victory. Near the end of the first half, Ugarte attempted a tackle to stop Spanish midfielder Pedri but collided heavily with his teammate Matías Olivera. During the process, Ugarte's football boot studs got caught in the grass, causing a severe knee injury. He complained of pain and was unable to stand up on his own. Eventually, covering his face with his jersey, he wiped away tears and left the field.

The media explained the situation of the winning goal, stating, "When Ugarte collapsed, Uruguay requested a stoppage of play. However, Spain continued their attack and eventually scored the opening goal."

In the 42nd minute of the first half, Marcos Llorente delivered a low cross, which Alex Baena connected with a shot. Although the shot lacked power and could have been easily stopped, 40-year-old veteran goalkeeper Fernando Muslera failed to clear it, resulting in a heartbreaking goal conceded.

Muslera, who committed a fatal mistake, suffered the humiliation of being substituted immediately after the first half ended. In the second half, Uruguay tried to equalize but found it difficult to break through Spain's defense. In stoppage time, Agustín Canobbio was also sent off with a direct red card for a rough tackle, causing Uruguay to completely collapse.

As a result, Uruguay finished with two draws and one loss (2 points), placing third in Group H behind Spain and Cape Verde, failing to advance to the Round of 32. At the same time, Cape Verde, which drew 0-0 with Saudi Arabia, secured second place and the ticket to the Round of 32.

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