Diego Forlan takes over as head coach of Uruguay national team
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 2:40 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Diego Forlan has been appointed as the head coach of the Uruguay national team following their disappointing World Cup exit. The announcement was made by the country's football association on August 6, 2026. Forlan, who will serve on an interim basis, takes over from Marcelo Bielsa. Uruguay failed to advance beyond the group stage for the second consecutive World Cup, prompting this coaching change. Forlan previously had brief managerial stints but is celebrated for his playing career, including winning the Golden Ball in 2010.
- •Forlan replaces Marcelo Bielsa after World Cup failure.
- •He will manage both the Under-20 and senior teams.
- •Uruguay's World Cup exit included draws and a loss to Spain.
- •Forlan's contract allows for potential extension beyond interim role.
- •He previously managed Penarol and Atenas with limited success.
- 2:40 PMYahoo Sports — Forlan agrees to become interim Uruguay head coach
- 2:38 PMBBC Sport — Forlan agrees to become interim Uruguay head coach
- 2:11 PMYahoo Sports — 🇺🇾 The legend returns: Uruguay appoint Forlán as interim manager
- 2:02 PMYahoo Sports — Forlan named new Uruguay head coach
"Former striker Diego Forlan has been appointed head coach of the Uruguay national team following their disastrous World Cup campaign, the country's football association (AUF) announced Thursday."Diego Forlan is coming home (to take charge of) the Under-20 national team and the senior national team," the AUF said in a short statement.
"Diego Forlán is now the new head coach of Uruguay’s under-20 team and will also serve as interim coach of the senior national team until Marcelo Bielsa’s replacement arrives."Diego Forlán comes ...
"Former Manchester United striker Diego Forlan agrees to become the new Uruguay coach on an interim basis.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 2:40 PMForlan agrees to become interim Uruguay head coach
Former Manchester United striker Diego Forlan agrees to become the new Uruguay coach on an interim basis.
- BBC SportAug 6, 2026, 2:38 PMForlan agrees to become interim Uruguay head coach
Former Manchester United striker Diego Forlan agrees to become the new Uruguay coach on an interim basis.
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 2:11 PM🇺🇾 The legend returns: Uruguay appoint Forlán as interim manager
Diego Forlán is now the new head coach of Uruguay’s under-20 team and will also serve as interim coach of the senior national team until Marcelo Bielsa’s replacement arrives."Diego Forlán comes ...
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 2:02 PMForlan named new Uruguay head coach
Former striker Diego Forlan has been appointed head coach of the Uruguay national team following their disastrous World Cup campaign, the country's football association (AUF) announced Thursday."Diego Forlan is coming home (to take charge of) the Under-20 national team and the senior national team," the AUF said in a short statement.
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