Spain leads Uruguay 1-0 amid Muslera's goalkeeping errors
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 1:29 AM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Spain is currently leading Uruguay 1-0 in the third round of group stage play at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Guadalajara, Mexico. The goal came at the end of the first half after a significant blunder by Uruguay's goalkeeper Fernando Muslera, who conceded in a situation that should have been straightforward. This match is noteworthy for Uruguay, as it marks the first time the team has substituted a goalkeeper during a World Cup match, bringing on Sergio Rochet at halftime. As Uruguay trails in the match, Cape Verde's qualification for the knockout stage becomes secure.
- •Spain leads Uruguay 1-0 at halftime.
- •Muslera made a crucial error leading to Spain's goal.
- •Sergio Rochet replaced Muslera at halftime.
- •Uruguay has never substituted a goalkeeper in a World Cup match before.
- •Cape Verde secures qualification for the knockout stage due to Uruguay's performance.
- 1:29 AMYahoo Sports — Muslera blunders, sets unwanted Cup record, and socials pounce
"In Guadalajara, Mexico, Spain is leading Uruguay 1-0 this Friday (26), in the third round of the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.La Celeste’s partial defeat, in fact, is securing Cape Verde��...
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