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Uruguay's FIFA WC exit turns chaotic as federation cancels team flight home
Published 29 June 2026 ยท sports
Uruguay's 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign ended disastrously as the two-time champions finished bottom of Group H without a win, losing to Spain after draws
Uruguay's 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign ended disastrously as the two-time champions finished bottom of Group H without a win, losing to Spain after draws against Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia. Reports revealed internal tensions, with players questioning coach Marcelo Bielsa's methods. The federation allegedly cancelled the team's charter flight home, while Bielsa admitted his three-year tenure had "left nothing" due to poor results.
Published: June 29, 2026 โข 5:42 PM IST ยท Updated: June 29, 2026 โข 6:32 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Uruguay's 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign ended disastrously as the two-time champions finished bottom of Group H without a win, losing to Spain after draws against Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia.