The Uruguay national team ended their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 0-0 draw against Spain, but two of their players, Fernando Muslera and Agustín Canobbio, were featured in La Gazzetta dello Sport's controversial worst XI of the tournament. Uruguay finished their run with a record of 0 wins, 4 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches (LDDDD, most recent first).
Why was Canobbio included in the list?
Unlike other players chosen for their performance, Agustín Canobbio was included mainly due to his behavior during the tournament. According to La Gazzetta, the Fluminense forward met expectations in matches against Cape Verde and Spain. However, his performance against Spain was marred by several disciplinary incidents, including a hard tackle on Pau Cubarsí, an argument with the referee, and an attempted aggression after being sent off.
What happened with Muslera?
Uruguayan goalkeeper Fernando Muslera was also included in the worst XI, though the outlet did not elaborate on the specific reasons for his selection. The list also features players like Kalidou Koulibaly, Theo Hernández, and Cristiano Ronaldo, whose inclusion was one of the biggest surprises.
Who else is in the XI?
Besides the Uruguayans, the worst XI of the 2026 World Cup includes players such as Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Vitinha, Madibo, Jackson Irvine, Hrustic, and Leroy Sané. The team's manager is Julian Nagelsmann, Germany's head coach. Roberto Ayala of Argentina was also mentioned for his reaction to Dani Olmo after Argentina's loss to Spain in the final.
