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Uruguay Players Face Harsh Punishment After World Cup Failure Under Bielsa
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First reported by N12 · 23 minutes ago
What happened
After a disappointing 2026 World Cup where Uruguay failed to win any match, the football federation punished players by canceling their charter flight home, forcing separate commercial returns. Coach Marcelo Bielsa admitted his tenure was a "complete failure."
- 01Uruguay failed to win any match at the 2026 World Cup, exiting at group stage.
- 02Goalkeeper Muslera was substituted at halftime after a major error against Spain.
- 03Players reportedly rebelled against Bielsa's intense training and tactics before the tournament.
- 04Uruguayan Football Association canceled the team's charter flight as punishment.
- 05Players had to return separately on commercial flights with multiple stopovers.
- 06Coach Marcelo Bielsa publicly called his tenure in Uruguay a "complete failure."
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