Marcelo Bielsa's Farewell: Uruguay Says Goodbye to Its Coach

The Uruguay national team says goodbye to Marcelo Bielsa, its coach who couldn't lead the team to victory in the 2026 World Cup. The Argentine coach will give his last press conference on Tuesday, June 30th at 6 pm at the Centenario stadium.

What happened?

The Uruguayan Football Association confirmed that Bielsa will give a press conference to bid farewell to the team. It is assumed that it will be the farewell of the Loco, after being eliminated in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup.

Why is it important for Uruguay?

The former coach of the Argentine and Chilean teams took over the Uruguay national team in mid-2023 and during that period, he directed 37 games, winning 14, drawing 15 and losing the remaining 8. His debut was on June 14, 2023, in a friendly match that Uruguay won 4-1 against Nicaragua at the Centenario Stadium.

What comes next?

Bielsa's last press conference will be broadcast live on the entity's Youtube channel. Uruguay is looking for a new coach to lead the team to victory in future competitions.

The Uruguay national team is looking to recover from its last defeat and find a new path for the future. Currently, players like G. de Arrascaeta and R. Araújo are sidelined due to injuries.