Brian Rodríguez has returned to Mexico after being released by the Uruguay national team mid-way through the FIFA international window due to an administrative issue with his passport. The Club América forward will miss the upcoming match against India on October 6th because his travel document lacked the available pages required for the necessary migration stamps.

The Uruguayan Football Association confirmed the problem. "The attacker's passport did not have available pages to place the corresponding migration stamps," the body stated. Efforts were made with Uruguayan embassies to resolve the situation during the initial fixtures against Japan and South Korea, but visa requirements for the trip to India made it impossible to complete the procedure in time.

Uruguayan journalist Rodrigo Vázquez broke the news. "Brian Rodríguez will not be available against India and is returning directly to Mexico after being released by the Uruguayan national team due to administrative issues," he said. The player had started Uruguay's first two matches of this window, playing the full 90 minutes in the 3-1 loss to Japan and 67 minutes in the 4-1 win over South Korea.

His immediate return is a boost for Las Águilas as they prepare for the resumption of the Liga MX Apertura 2026. The blue-and-cream side, which has been on a pre-season tour in the United States with friendlies against Cruz Azul and Chivas, regains a key piece. Rodríguez missed the start of the tournament but in the six matches he has played he has scored three goals and provided one assist, creating 18 chances.

For Uruguay, the loss is a setback at a time of transition. Their last result was a comprehensive 1-4 victory on South Korean soil, with goals from Darwin Núñez (two), Giorgian de Arrascaeta and Guillermo Varela. With a recent run of form reading one win, two draws and two defeats, the Charrua side faces its next challenge in India without one of its regular wingers.

First reported at Publimetro México

The Uruguayan Football Association confirmed that the administrative situation with Brian Rodríguez's passport prevented the completion of the visa procedure for the trip to India. The body stated that the decision responds to the fact that "the player's passport did not have available pages for the corresponding immigration stamps". Also, manager Diego Forlán will not be able to count on Giorgian de Arrascaeta for the match against India, due to a wrist fracture, nor on Sebastián Cáceres, released due to physical discomfort.