Uruguay’s disappointing 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign has reportedly ended with another setback—this time off the pitch.
Following the team’s group-stage elimination, the Uruguayan Football Association reportedly canceled the private charter flight that had been arranged to take players and staff home. Instead, players were left to make their own travel arrangements on commercial flights, according to multiple reports.
The decision came after Uruguay failed to win a single match in Group H, drawing with Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde before suffering a 1-0 defeat to Spain. The results saw Marcelo Bielsa’s side finish bottom of the group and exit the tournament earlier than expected.
The reported cancellation has sparked debate among fans, with some viewing it as a financial decision after elimination, while others see it as a harsh response to the team’s poor performance.
Uruguay’s World Cup campaign was also overshadowed by reports of tension within the squad and uncertainty surrounding head coach Marcelo Bielsa’s future after a frustrating tournament.
For a nation with a proud football history, the 2026 World Cup will be remembered as one of its most disappointing campaigns in recent years.
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