Forlán's confession about Muslera sparks controversy in Uruguay team

The Uruguay national team is still trying to explain its elimination from the 2026 World Cup. Diego Forlán's confession about Fernando Muslera's fever sparks controversy and debate about communication within the Uruguay team.

What happened to Muslera?

Fernando Muslera played against Spain with a high fever, according to Diego Forlán. The goalkeeper spent the night before the match with “40 or 41 degrees” of temperature and the medical staff knew about the condition, but that information may not have reached coach Marcelo Bielsa.

Why is it important for Uruguay?

Muslera's performance was already being questioned by the Uruguayan press and fans, but the revelation changed the focus of the debate. Many began to wonder if the veteran goalkeeper should have played in those conditions and why Bielsa was not notified.

What's next for the Uruguay team?

Uruguay finished the World Cup without wins, with draws against Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde and a defeat against Spain. The elimination generated criticism from players and internal tensions that exposed a shaken locker room.

The image of Muslera leaving the field after the error against Spain was already one of the saddest moments of the World Cup for the Celeste; now, with the revelation of the fever and the supposed lack of knowledge of the coach, that scene takes on an even more dramatic dimension and fuels the debate about one of the biggest failures of the tournament.