Red card sparks touchline scuffle in Uruguay vs Spain World Cup match

sportsJun 27, 202621261

Agustín Canobbio received a straight red card in stoppage time (90+5') of Uruguay's 0-1 World Cup defeat to Spain, touching off a heated touchline scuffle after the final whistle. Spain's lone goal secured the victory and Alex Baena was named Man of the Match. The red card came after a late challenge and drew criticism for Canobbio's conduct toward the referee and other players. Cape Verde had already drawn 0-0 in their match and confirmed advancement to the knockout stage when Uruguay lost, eliminating Uruguay from the tournament. Several commentators called the dismissal severe and suggested it could carry a lengthy suspension, while teammates and opponents were visibly involved in the postmatch altercation.

Men in Blazers Media Network

@meninblazers.bsky.social

Marcelo Bielsa's press conference after Uruguay 0-1 Spain, translated 😅

634h ago

BBC Sport {bot}

@bbcsportbot.bsky.social

A nervy finish for Cape Verde 🇨🇻😅 They were left waiting on the result of Spain v Uruguay to confirm their place in the knockout stages. Their reaction says it all... 😁

305h ago

Justin Horneker

@hornekerjustin.bsky.social

While many of you are likely yelling "GO SPAIN" or "GO URUGUAY!" I'm yelling, "GO ISMAIL ELFATH and the rule of law!"

305h ago

not an art thief

@famousartthief.bsky.social

red card so bad that your teammates look at you and say nah dude you’re on your own, this guy is gonna punch you in the fucking mouth and you deserve it

185h ago

EarlyShowerBot

@haha.yes.goalbot.dev

🟥 Red Card 90+5' — A. Canobbio (Uruguay). Uruguay 0–1 Spain. World Cup #uruguay #spain #worldcup

116h ago

Bill DiFilippo

@billdifilippo.bsky.social

a red card and tempers flaring? in a uruguay game?

176h ago

This is Hog

@thisishog.bsky.social

Shit, that wasn't even the red card one. One I saw was a minute earlier. bsky.app/profile/jm53...

145h ago

Goth Capo

@tinalope.bsky.social

Tuning into the other match just in time to see a red card

86h ago

Mari Murphy

@marimurphy.bsky.social

That man has been a walking red card all game and it’s kind of funny that came when it did

86h ago

Mari Murphy4

Uuhhhhhh why is he being allowed to confront the match officials on the pitch? This is CRAZY

The Liverpool Offside2

I wanted to reach through the screen and punch him after some of his antics so it was nice to see him get a red in the end and get Very Mad about it.

Arun1

Takes something to be the biggest loose cannon on your team when Darwin Nunez is your teammate…

Emma™

@cockremover.bsky.social

that uruguay player should get a red card i think. what a crazy tackle

76h ago

Emma™2

between posting this and now, i have missed another red card worthy tackle

Emma Blikbonen1

What if Cabo Verde also ties Argentina because they're so good at tieing apparently and then they win on pens because of their gigachad goalkeeper. That would be hilarious

Mena Burke

@menaburke.bsky.social

Cabo Verde tied 0-0. Waiting for Uruguay but red card in the final minutes. And Uruguay loses! Cabo Verde goes through as 2nd. And there’s no way Uruguay can advance. That helps So Korea.

56h ago

reggie seidman

@ennui.org

your winnings, sir (he is handed a red card and a lengthy suspension)

75h ago

Stewed Rat Ryder

@stewedrat.bsky.social

Agustin Canobbio deserved the red card for the manner of that challenge. He deserves a longer suspension for his conduct towards the referee and other players after receiving it.

66h ago