What happened to Giménez?

The injury of José María Giménez is a blow to the Uruguay national team in the 2026 World Cup. The defender suffered a high-grade ankle sprain on May 9 and has been in recovery since.

What is the impact on the team?

Giménez is a key player for the team, with 99 caps and 8 goals scored. He is the ninth player with the most appearances in the history of the Uruguay national team.

What comes next?

The Uruguay national team has already been eliminated from the 2026 World Cup, but Giménez still has time to recover and play again. His next goal is the 2030 World Cup, which will be held in Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.

DateMatchResult
2025-11-19USA - Uruguay5-1

The injury of Giménez is a blow to the team, but there is still time to recover. With the experience of Giménez and the youth of other players, the Uruguay national team can be competitive again in the future.