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Fernando Muslera will 'face the music' as Marcelo Bielsa confirms goalkeeper asked to be substituted following costly blunder against Spain

Uruguay has been eliminated from the 2026 World Cup following a 1-0 loss to Spain in Group H. Goalkeeper Fernando Muslera was substituted at halftime after a mistake led to Alex Baena's winning goal. Manager Marcelo Bielsa has since announced his resignation from the team.

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Marcelo Bielsa confirmed that Fernando Muslera asked to be substituted himself after the costly error.

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  1. Marcelo Bielsa Confirms Fernando Muslera Requested Substitution After Spain Blunder

    Uruguay has been eliminated from the 2026 World Cup following a 1-0 loss to Spain in Group H. Goalkeeper Fernando Muslera was substituted at halftime after a mistake led to Alex Baena's winning goal. Manager Marcelo Bielsa has since announced his resignation from the team.

    What's confirmed:

    • Uruguay was eliminated from the 2026 World Cup after a 1-0 defeat to Spain in Group H.
    • Fernando Muslera was substituted at halftime following a blunder that led to Alex Baena's goal.
    • Marcelo Bielsa confirmed the goalkeeper requested the substitution himself.
    • Marcelo Bielsa has stepped down as the manager of Uruguay.
    • Uruguay finished third in Group H with two points after draws with Saudi Arabia and Cabo Verde.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Fernando Muslera hid a fever from Marcelo Bielsa before the match against Spain.
    • Muslera's error set a record for the most mistakes leading to goals in a single World Cup campaign.
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