Uruguay national football team struggles under Bielsa

Uruguay national football team drew 2-2 with Cape Verde Islands on 2026-06-21.

What happened?

The Uruguayan team has not been able to win a game in the 2026 World Cup. Bielsa, the coach, has been criticized for his playing style.

Why is it important for Uruguay?

Uruguay is a team of character, historically among the greats. But on this occasion, the separate journey that the locker room and the coach are taking is resulting in an unusual tension.

What comes next?

Uruguay will face Spain on 2026-06-27. The Uruguayan team needs a reaction and a character that they have not been able to show since the tournament started.

Bielsa arrived three years ago, with the proposal that the team should be dominant in the game, but that is not being translated into good moments of play and, what is worse, into results. Luis Suárez suffers like few from the stands. The Uruguayan team must remember him, who is a key player for the team.

What can Uruguay do?

Uruguay needs a reaction and a character that they have not been able to show since the tournament started. The Uruguayan team must find a way to improve their game and get positive results.