Uruguay’s national team stumbled again in the 2026 World Cup. This time, a terrible error by goalkeeper Fernando Muslera cost them victory against Cape Verde, who drew 1-1 at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. The match, corresponding to the second round of Group H, left La Celeste on the brink of the abyss: they have just two points from a possible six.
The match started favorably for Marcelo Bielsa’s side. Uruguay dominated the first minutes and opened the scoring with a goal from Federico Valverde in the 23rd minute. It seemed the two-time world champions were on their way to their first win of the tournament. However, in the second half, everything collapsed.
In the 67th minute, an apparently harmless cross from the right was misjudged by Muslera. The goalkeeper, who had been having a decent game until then, came out to clear but collided with his own defender, leaving the ball for the Cape Verdean forward, who only had to push it into the empty net. The stadium fell silent. The Uruguayan players stood frozen, while the Africans celebrated as if they had won the World Cup.
The draw left Uruguay in a critical situation. With two points from two matches, La Celeste needs a miracle in the final match against Spain, who just thrashed Saudi Arabia. Cape Verde, meanwhile, has two points and dreams of qualification.
The international press is already pointing fingers at Bielsa. El Loco, who arrived as a savior, is now being questioned for his tactical scheme and lack of effectiveness. The absence of Luis Suárez, who retired from the national team after the 2024 Copa América, is felt more than ever. The all-time top scorer left a void that no one has been able to fill.
The match was available in Argentina on Telefe and DSports. Illegal platforms like Fútbol Libre or Xuper TV are not a legal option for those wanting to follow the World Cup.
Uruguay now depends on itself, but with the shadow of an error that could cost them qualification. Can Bielsa rebuild the team? Or will this be the beginning of the end of his cycle?
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Para mí esto huele a más de lo mismo. Muslera no se equivoca así nomás, es sabotaje de la FIFA y el capital que nos quieren ver en el piso. Bielsa un traidor, se va o nos vamos todos. Uruguay unido, nunca vencido. ¡Arriba los que luchan!
nooo muslera vendido esto huele a sabotaje de los zurdos de siempre cabo verde por favor encima bielsa se va menos mal vino a arruinar la garra charrua uruguay pa los uruguayos fuera mufa