Uruguay's National Team Returns Home on Commercial Flights

Uruguay's national team will return home on commercial flights after being eliminated from the group stage of the 2026 World Cup. The Uruguayan Federation canceled the charter flight that was planned for the team.

What happened?

Uruguay's national team earned only 2 points in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup. Uruguay is not doing well. Not only were they eliminated from the group stage for the second consecutive World Cup, but they also equaled their worst performance by earning only 2 points.

Why is it important for Uruguay?

The relationship between players, the Federation, and the technical staff is completely broken. We will see how all the drama in Uruguay ends. For now, we know that they are looking for a new coach after Marcelo Bielsa's departure.

What's next?

Although we will surely hear statements from the rest of the players, such as Federico Valverde, in the coming days. Definitely, Uruguay had a bad time inside and outside the field; they leave practically empty-handed and within the group of the worst teams in the tournament.