Uruguay, with another error by goalkeeper Muslera, was left out of the World Cup after losing to Spain: 0-1
Uruguay concluded a regrettable participation in the 2026 World Cup by falling to Spain 1-0 and being eliminated with just two points
International goalkeeper Fernando Muslera never imagined that his cycle with the Uruguayan team would end in a terrible way when he became the villain of the Charrúas for the second time in the 2026 World Cup to be eliminated at the hands of Spain with a painful 1-0 defeat.
The Uruguayans led by the controversial Argentine Marcelo “Loco” Bielsa were never able to find their best way of playing and ended up leaving the World Cup with just two points as a result of the draws with Saudi Arabia 1-1 and with Cape Verde 2-2.
Muslera's mistake was definitive in marking the destiny of the Uruguayans in the 42nd minute, which allowed the Spanish to score the goal that would represent the second victory of the World Cup to remain leader of Group H with two wins and a draw.
Muslera added his second failure of the World Cup and after the failure against the Spanish, he no longer came out for the second half, Sergio Rochet taking his place, but the Uruguayans' luck did not change in a duel where the South Americans once again showed their lack of offensive power.