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Federico Valverde faces criticism after Uruguay's World Cup exit to Spain

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 1:05 PM

Last updated Jun 28, 2026

Federico Valverde faces criticism after Uruguay's World Cup exit to Spain

Summary

Federico Valverde's participation in the 2026 World Cup concluded when Uruguay lost 1-0 to Spain in their final group stage match. As a key player, Valverde received strong criticism for his performance, both on and off the pitch, throughout the year. His clashes with former Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso and teammate Aurelien Tchouameni have drawn negative attention. Moving forward, Valverde is set to take on a significant role as Real Madrid's captain under new coach Jose Mourinho, who supports him as he aims to improve next season.

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By the Numbers

•Uruguay exited the 2026 World Cup after losing to Spain.
•Valverde faced criticism for his on-field and off-field conduct.
•He will serve as Real Madrid's captain next season.
•Jose Mourinho is backing Valverde in his new role.

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1:05 PMYahoo Sports — Federico Valverde criticised following Uruguay’s 2026 World Cup exit

What they're saying

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The 2026 World Cup is officially at an end for Federico Valverde, whose Uruguay side were knocked out on Friday following a 1-0 defeat to Spain in their final group stage match. As expected, he’s at...
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