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Diego Forlan Named Interim Coach of Uruguay National Team Until March 2027
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First reported by N12 · 1 hour ago
What happened
Diego Forlan has been named interim head coach of Uruguay's senior national football team until March 2027, replacing Marcelo Bielsa after the 2026 World Cup. He will also continue coaching the under-20 team and lead Uruguay through upcoming World Cup qualifiers and youth championships.
- 01Diego Forlan appointed interim Uruguay senior team coach until March 2027.
- 02He replaces Marcelo Bielsa, who resigned after the 2026 World Cup.
- 03Forlan will also coach Uruguay's under-20 team through January 2027.
- 04The Uruguayan Football Association will reassess coaching plans after March 2027.
- 05Forlan has prior head coaching experience with Peñarol and Atenas.
- 06He will manage all matches during FIFA windows in late 2026, including World Cup qualifiers.
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