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Uruguay's World Cup campaign ended with a 1-0 loss to Spain, leading the AUF to cancel the team’s charter flight home and have players travel commercially. Manager Marcelo Bielsa expressed fury after the defeat and will not return, with Uruguay beginning a search for a new coach ahead of hosting the 2030 World Cup centenary in Montevideo.
Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa accepted full responsibility for the World Cup 2026 exit after a 1-0 loss to Spain, saying he left 'nothing good' for Uruguayan football, as the team finished Group H with two points from draws against Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde.
Uruguay were eliminated from the 2026 World Cup after a 1-0 loss to Spain, finishing with two points from three group games after draws with Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde. In the aftermath, coach Marcelo Bielsa exploded at a reporter, shouting “Get on with it!” as he prepared for the interview. The loss came after goalkeeper Fernando Muslera's error allowed Baena's shot to slip in, with Muslera later asking to come off at halftime and being replaced by Sergio Rochet.