Uruguay out of World Cup despite victory over Ghana
Friday, December 02, 2022
Uruguay's Giorgian de Arrascaeta celebrates scoring their second goal [John Sibley/Reuters]

Uruguay have been eliminated from the football World Cup in Qatar in the group stage, despite a 2-0 victory over Ghana.

In a thrilling final group game on Friday, Ghana’s Andre Ayew missed a penalty before Giorgian de Arrascaeta scored a brace in the first half.

But in the other Group H match, South Korea beat Portugal 2-1 to progress to the elimination rounds over Uruguay on goal difference.

Portugal topped the group with seven points, followed by South Korea and Uruguay with four, and Ghana with three.

More to follow.