Diego Forlán named interim coach of Uruguay national team
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 12:32 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Diego Forlán has been appointed as the interim head coach of the Uruguay national soccer team, effective immediately. His tenure will last until March 2027. Forlán, a former striker with extensive international experience, takes over following the departure of the previous coach. The national team will now look to Forlán to navigate upcoming competitions and guide player development during his interim period.
- •Forlán is a former Uruguay striker and international player.
- •He will serve as coach until March 2027.
- •His appointment follows the previous coach's departure.
- •The national team will focus on upcoming competitions.
- 1:19 AMESPN Soccer — Ex-striker Forlán appointed interim Uruguay coach
"Former striker Diego Forlán has been appointed head coach of Uruguay's national team on an interim basis until March 2027.
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