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The Uruguay national team has suffered one of its biggest failures in World Cup history. The painful elimination of Uruguay in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the Group Stage had immediate repercussions.
What happened in the World Cup?
The Uruguay national team started their participation with a draw against Saudi Arabia, but they were generating many attacking options.
Defensive errors and Muslera
The defense also left much to be desired, leaving many spaces for their rivals to receive four goals in their three matches.
Uruguay's results in the World Cup
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia - Uruguay | 1-1 |
| Uruguay - Cape Verde | 2-2 |
| Uruguay - Spain | 0-1 |
The Uruguayan Football Association applied a punishment to the Uruguay national team after their elimination from the World Cup. The team had planned their charter to return to Montevideo, but it was canceled and now they will have to return to their country on commercial flights.
What's next for the Uruguay national team?
The process of Marcelo Bielsa will come to an end with the charras after the elimination and the discontent of the players. The last time Uruguay played was on November 19, 2025, when they lost 5-1 to USA. Their recent form is 1 win, 2 draws, and 2 losses in their last 5 matches.
