Fernando Muslera
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- Jun 27
Muslera blunder sends Uruguay crashing out as Cape Verde reach World Cup last 32
A catastrophic mistake by veteran goalkeeper Fernando Muslera handed Spain a 1-0 win, eliminating Uruguay from the 2026 World Cup group stage while Cape Verde's third goalless draw secured a historic place in the round of 32.
- Jun 22
Cape Verde holds Uruguay to 2-2 draw, stays in contention for World Cup last 32
Cape Verde fought back to draw 2-2 with Uruguay in Miami, earning a second straight point in Group 8 and keeping their maiden World Cup knockout dream within reach.
- Jun 22
World Cup debutants Cape Verde stun Uruguay with historic first goal in 2-2 draw, while Egypt ends 92-year wait for victory
Cape Verde, a nation of half a million, scored its first ever World Cup goal and held Uruguay to a 2-2 draw in Miami, while Egypt beat New Zealand 3-1 for its first tournament win since 1934.
- Jun 22
Cape Verde holds Uruguay to 2-2 draw, Spain cruises past Saudi Arabia, Belgium frustrated by Iran in World Cup group stage
World Cup debutant Cape Verde followed its goalless draw with Spain by holding Uruguay 2-2 in Miami, while Spain thrashed Saudi Arabia 4-0 and ten-man Belgium was held 0-0 by Iran.
- Jun 22
Cape Verde draws 2-2 with Uruguay after defensive blunder to stay in World Cup hunt
World Cup debutants Cape Verde earned a second straight point, drawing 2-2 with Uruguay after a goalkeeping error gifted substitute Helio Varela an equaliser.
- Jun 16
Giorgos Donis' Saudi Arabia draw 1-1 with Uruguay in historic World Cup opener
Saudi Arabia held Uruguay to a 1-1 draw in their World Cup opener in Miami, while Greek coach Giorgos Donis became the second Hellenic manager to lead a team at a men’s World Cup finals.
