Undisclosed High Fever Puts Goalkeeper in Spotlight: The Medical Information Chain Behind Uruguay's World Cup Exit After Loss to Spain
Diego Forlán revealed that Muslera had a fever of around 40°C on the eve of the crucial match. Team doctors were aware but did not inform Bielsa; the goalkeeper failed to save Baena's shot, resulting in a 0-1 elimination and consecutive group-stage exits at two World Cups.