Uruguay goalkeeper Fernando Muslera's World Cup nightmare continued Friday when he gifted Spain the lead with a shocking own goal before halftime. In the 42nd minute, Muslera dove to his right to stop Álex Baena's shot but inexplicably swatted the ball into his own net despite getting both hands on it.

Coach Marcelo Bielsa wasted no time, replacing the 35-year-old veteran with Sergio Rochet at the break. This marked the first time Muslera had ever been substituted out of a World Cup match, ending a streak that began with his 2010 debut. The substitution came after Muslera had already conceded three goals across Uruguay's first two group stage matches, both of which ended in draws.

The drama escalated in the second half when Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde was also hooked early, visibly frustrated as he trudged to the bench. These tactical changes underscored Uruguay's desperation as they faced elimination from Group H.

With Cape Verde sitting above them in the standings, Uruguay's World Cup hopes hang by a thread after this costly error that may have finally ended Muslera's storied international career.