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Uruguay Exit World Cup; Bielsa Resigns Amid Internal Tension

6/30/2026

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Uruguay exited 2026 World Cup group stage after draws with Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia and a loss to Spain, and coach Marcelo Bielsa accepted blame, said Uruguay earned two of seven, and will step down.
Bielsa noted Uruguay finished fourth in qualifiers, behind Colombia.
Sebastián Cáceres said media twisted facts to harm Bielsa, Luis Suárez condemned 2024 working conditions, and teammates urged a tactical shift, creating tension with Federico Valverde.

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Uruguay exited 2026 World Cup group stage after draws with Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia and a loss to Spain, and coach Marcelo Bielsa accepted blame, said Uruguay earned two of seven, and will step down.
Bielsa noted Uruguay finished fourth in qualifiers, behind Colombia.
Sebastián Cáceres said media twisted facts to harm Bielsa, Luis Suárez condemned 2024 working conditions, and teammates urged a tactical shift, creating tension with Federico Valverde.