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Bielsa's Uruguay faces crucial match against Spain in World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 2:36 PM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Bielsa's Uruguay faces crucial match against Spain in World Cup
Summary

Uruguay, coached by Marcelo Bielsa, is on the brink of elimination from the 2026 World Cup following a 2-2 draw with Cape Verde. They require a positive result against Spain to advance, after disappointing draws with Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde. Bielsa acknowledged the team's performance issues, attributing the two-point tally to his coaching. Despite a strong start in qualifiers, recent results, including a 5-1 loss to the USA, highlight significant struggles. The match against Spain is set for 01:00 BST on Friday night, carrying immense weight for both Bielsa's future and the team's progression.

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  • •Uruguay draws 2-2 with Cape Verde, needing a win against Spain.
  • •Bielsa blames himself for the team's poor performances.
  • •Uruguay's strong qualifier start has faded into disappointing tournament results.
  • •Match against Spain is critical for Uruguay's advancement.
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  • 2:36 PMYahoo Sports — Where has it gone wrong for Bielsa's struggling Uruguay?
  • 2:31 PMBBC Sport — Where has it gone wrong for Bielsa's struggling Uruguay?
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With Uruguay possibly on the brink of elimination from the 2026 World Cup, BBC Sport looks at what has gone wrong for them under colourful coach Marcelo Bielsa.

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With Uruguay possibly on the brink of elimination from the 2026 World Cup, BBC Sport looks at what has gone wrong for them under colourful coach Marcelo Bielsa.

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