Uruguay substitutes goalkeeper Muslera at halftime against Spain
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 1:24 AM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Uruguay's match against Spain is ongoing, with the team trailing 1-0 at halftime. Head coach Marcelo Bielsa substituted goalkeeper Fernando Muslera after he committed a crucial error leading to Spain's goal by Alex Baena. Muslera's performance has come under scrutiny following previous disappointing results, and reports suggest a player revolt prompted changes to the lineup. This substitution marks a rare tactical move for Bielsa.
- •Uruguay trails Spain 1-0 at halftime.
- •Fernando Muslera made a critical error leading to Spain's goal.
- •Marcelo Bielsa faced calls from players for lineup changes.
- •Muslera has faced criticism for his recent performances.
- •Uruguay has drawn against Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde in earlier matches.
- 8:07 AMYahoo Sports — Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa breaks silence on surprising Fernando Muslera substitution vs. Spain
- 1:24 AMYahoo Sports — Why Uruguay benched goalkeeper Fernando Muslera vs. Spain with World Cup hopes on the line
"Uruguay had a forgettable run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite being a favorite to go deep in the knockout stages. Uruguay faced off against Spain in their final Group H matchup, and it was clear that anything other than a victory would mean trouble for the South Americans.
"Marcelo Bielsa is a legendary figure at the head of Uruguay, but he has made a number of mistakes that have cost the national team at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 8:07 AMUruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa breaks silence on surprising Fernando Muslera substitution vs. Spain
Uruguay had a forgettable run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite being a favorite to go deep in the knockout stages. Uruguay faced off against Spain in their final Group H matchup, and it was clear that anything other than a victory would mean trouble for the South Americans.
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 1:24 AMWhy Uruguay benched goalkeeper Fernando Muslera vs. Spain with World Cup hopes on the line
Marcelo Bielsa is a legendary figure at the head of Uruguay, but he has made a number of mistakes that have cost the national team at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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