Uruguay's national football team has been embroiled in a controversy after Uruguayan journalists revealed that Nahitan Nández will not be called up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup by coach Marcelo Bielsa. The absence of the current right-back of Al-Qadsiah FC has generated surprise and much debate in Uruguay due to the importance the player had during most of the South American qualifying matches. Although Nández had already been left out of the last double date in March, the news of his definitive exclusion from the World Cup has sparked reactions within and outside the Celeste environment. Different Uruguayan journalists even claim that several team leaders have planned to speak with Marcelo Bielsa to try to understand the decision and express their position regarding the player's absence. The situation has taken on even more force because Nahitan is considered one of the most important players in the group for leadership, intensity, and commitment within the locker room, as well as being a habitual piece in the coach's scheme during most of the qualifying process. To date, Bielsa has not publicly explained the football or disciplinary reasons behind the decision, which has fueled even more speculation and debate among fans and media in Uruguay. Nández's possible absence would represent one of the most impactful losses for Uruguay en route to the World Cup and could become one of the most sensitive topics within the team's environment in the coming weeks.