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Uruguay v Spain: Group H - FIFA World Cup 2026

Muslera to 'face music' after Bielsa sub confirmation

Fernando Muslera has accepted responsibility for Uruguay's World Cup exit after requesting to be substituted at half-time against Spain. Marcelo Bielsa confirmed the veteran goalkeeper made the decision himself following the error that led to Alex Baena's winning goal in Uruguay's 1-0 defeat.

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Spain seal top spot as Muslera error ends Uruguay hopes

The defining image of Spain's World Cup win over Uruguay was not a celebration. It was not Spain's trademark tiki-taka or a Lamine Yamal rainbow flick. Instead, it was backup goalkeeper Sergio Rochet replacing Fernando Muslera at halftime after the veteran's costly error helped open the door for Alex Baena to send Spain top of their group.

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Standings

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PosTeamPWDLFA+/-PTSForm
2Ithad Alfubur crestIthad Alfubur29187445212461
W
W
W
D
W
3Turji Qalimatan crestTurji Qalimatan29169449173257
D
L
W
W
W
4SH E Fakrun crestSH E Fakrun29156838241451
L
D
L
L
L
5Chabab B Mila crestChabab B Mila291210733201346
W
D
W
W
L
6Shabab Qayis crestShabab Qayis29117113029140
W
L
W
L
W
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