A remarkable record has been set at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as Uruguay faces Saudi Arabia in their opening match. The spotlight is on goalkeeper Fernando Muslera, who has become the oldest player to represent Uruguay in World Cup history.
According to Opta, Muslera, at 39 years and 364 days old, has surpassed the previous record held by Diego Godín, who participated in the 2022 tournament at 36 years and 285 days. This milestone marks a significant achievement for Muslera in his football career.
In another noteworthy development, Cape Verde recorded just one foul during their match against Spain, marking the fewest fouls committed by any team in a FIFA World Cup game since 1966, when full tournament broadcasts began.
Spain’s forward also rewrote the tournament’s history by matching an unwanted record that had stood since 1966.