World Cup 2026: Muslera becomes the most capped Uruguayan player in World Cup history

Fernando Muslera now stands alone at the top of Uruguayan World Cup history with 18 appearances—a record that makes him the most capped Celeste player in the competition.

With this achievement, Fernando Muslera surpasses Edinson Cavani, who remained at 17 matches, and moves ahead of Uruguayan football greats such as Diego Godín and Luis Suárez in World Cup appearances.

This record is the result of remarkable longevity, built over four editions of the World Cup. In 2010, Muslera played 7 matches and reached the semi-finals with Uruguay. In 2014, he featured in 4 games before being eliminated in the round of 16. In 2018, he added 5 more matches, cementing his status as a team leader. Finally, in 2026, he continues his journey with a new participation that allows him to reach this historic milestone.

Within the Uruguay national football team, Muslera has established himself as a symbol of stability and experience, spanning several generations of players while remaining a regular starter on the biggest international stage.

Even though his career has occasionally been subject to debate over certain performances, his overall impact and consistency at the World Cup remain beyond dispute. At 40, he continues to make history, adding new chapters to an already exceptional career on the world stage.

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