Uruguay's World Cup 2026 campaign ends in disappointment. The South American team failed to advance from the group stage, earning only two points in three matches.

What happened?

Uruguay lost 1-0 to Spain, a result that left them in third place in Group H. Previously, they had drawn 1-1 with Saudi Arabia and 2-2 with Cape Verde.

Bielsa's cycle

The cycle of Argentine Marcelo Bielsa at the helm of Uruguay began in 2023 and was a downward trend. Bielsa reached his 37th match with 14 wins, 15 draws, and eight losses.

Recent results

DateMatchResult
2025-11-19USA - Uruguay5-1

Uruguay paid a high price for their problems in defense and their difficulty scoring goals. The team only earned six wins in 24 matches, with 13 draws and five losses.

What's next?

The Uruguayan team will have to rethink their future after this new failure. The team will have to find a new way to play and compete on the international stage.