Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa breaks silence on surprising Fernando Muslera substitution vs. Spain
Uruguay had a forgettable run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite being a favorite to go deep in the knockout stages. Uruguay faced off…
Uruguay Football Team
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South American Championship / Copa América winners 1916, 1917, 1920, 1923, 1924, 1926, 1935, 1942, 1956, 1959 (Ecuador)[note 7], 1967, 1983, 1987, 1995, 2011, runners-up 1919, 1927, 1939, 1941, 1989, 1999, third place 1921, 1922, 1929, 1937, 1947, 1953, 1957, 1975, 2004
Uruguay won the first World Cup and also lifted the trophy in 1950. The nation continues to over-perform considering its small population and have won the Copa América 15 times.
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Marcelo Bielsa reveals why he subbed off Federico Valverde in heartbreaking 1-0 loss against Spain
The 2026 FIFA World Cup dream is over for Uruguay after a tough 1-0 loss against Spain. Following the defeat, Uruguay finished third in Group…
Marcelo Bielsa says soccer loses something with World Cup hydration breaks
Hydration breaks have become one of the most divisive talking points at this World Cup. Some see them as sensible player protection, while others believe…
USA face backlash as Uruguay World Cup team treated like ‘straight-up suspects’ on side of road
Uruguay’s arrival at the 2026 World Cup came with an unwelcome detour — sniffer dogs working through the squad’s luggage on the side of the…
Marcelo Bielsa dismisses viral World Cup photoshoot controversy with six words
Marcelo Bielsa dismissed the debate around his viral FIFA World Cup photoshoot moment after Uruguay’s 1-1 draw with Saudi Arabia. The Uruguay coach was filmed…
Uruguay players face unusual sniffer dog checks at World Cup before Saudi Arabia clash
Uruguay’s build-up to their World Cup opener against Saudi Arabia included an unexpected security check, with players’ luggage inspected by sniffer dogs ahead of the…
How hot it needs to be for FIFA to postpone World Cup games amid sweltering conditions at Uruguay vs Saudi Arabia
Uruguay vs Saudi Arabia put FIFA’s World Cup heat policy under the spotlight, with sweltering conditions in Miami raising fresh questions about how hot it…
Fresh World Cup controversy as Uruguay’s travel issue strains relationship with FIFA
The 2026 World Cup has already seen FIFA come under fire for a string of off-pitch issues. Visa problems have been a recurring theme, most…
Three dark horse nations who could reach the latter stages of World Cup 2026
The World Cup is not only about celebrating the best teams on the planet, but also the dark horses who defy expectations. Everyone already knows…
Uruguay shuts door on Luis Suárez’s final World Cup dream
Luis Suárez left the door open for one final Uruguay World Cup call, but Marcelo Bielsa has effectively closed it by leaving him out of…
