Diego Forlan appointed interim head coach of Uruguay national team

Diego Forlan has been named interim head coach of the Uruguay national soccer team following Marcelo Bielsa's departure. The Uruguayan Football Association announced this decision on July 13, 2026, after the team's disappointing World Cup campaign, where they finished third in their group, securing only two points. Forlan will also lead the under-20 team at the World Cup in Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan while potentially taking on the senior team's permanent head coach role based on his performance. His appointment comes with high hopes from AUF president Ignacio Alonso, who highlighted Forlan's extensive experience in coaching and playing at the highest levels.

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