Fernando Muslera made a costly error in Uruguay's 2-2 draw with Cape Verde on June 21, directly allowing Cape Verde's equalizing goal. According to Opta Sports, Muslera has now set a World Cup record for most error-caused goals by a goalkeeper across all tournaments dating back to 1966.
The previous record was held by Saudi Arabia's Mohamed Al-Deayah with 3 error-caused goals in World Cup history. Muslera's concession in Miami means the Uruguayan goalkeeper has surpassed that tally, though the exact total was not specified in official reports.
Muslera, age 40, remains Uruguay's first-choice keeper despite his poor error record. Uruguay's World Cup viability is now fragile: 2 points from 2 matches (1-1 Saudi Arabia, 2-2 Cape Verde) leaves them facing an elimination scenario if they do not beat Spain on June 27 in their final Group H fixture.
Muslera's defensive vulnerabilities could prompt goalkeeper substitution discussions for knockout stages; his errors are affecting Uruguay's group advancement odds and match handicap betting lines.