What happened?

The Uruguayan national team faces a possible sanction for Agustín Canobbio after his tough tackle on Pau Cubarsí. The Uruguayan player was expelled from the game after a harsh and rough tackle.

Why it matters for Uruguay

The sanction could be up to six games, which would significantly affect the Uruguayan national team in their next commitments. FIFA will decide the punishment according to the FIFA World Cup Regulations.

What comes next?

Uruguay has already concluded its participation in the World Cup, but the sanction to Canobbio could affect the team in their next matches. The FIFA sanction table states that the sanction can be at least one game or a suitable period of time for unsportsmanlike conduct.

DateMatchResult
November 19, 2025USA - Uruguay5-1

The Uruguayan national team has had a recent record of 1W-2D-2L, losing their last two games. The sanction to Canobbio is a blow to the Uruguayan national team, which has already concluded its participation in the World Cup.