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Federico Valverde speaks after Uruguay's World Cup elimination

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Last updated Jul 3, 2026

Federico Valverde speaks after Uruguay's World Cup elimination

Summary

Federico Valverde, the captain of Uruguay's national soccer team, issued a statement following the team's elimination from the FIFA World Cup. Uruguay failed to progress past the group stage, finishing with a loss to Spain and draws against Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia. Valverde expressed personal disappointment and accepted responsibility for the team's performance, stating he prepared well but recognized it was insufficient. He asked for forgiveness from fans and pledged to work towards future success with the national team.

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By the Numbers

•Uruguay eliminated from World Cup group stage
•Valverde expresses personal disappointment
•Team lost to Spain and drew with Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia
•Valverde takes responsibility for team's performance
•He vows to improve and lead the team forward

Latest Updates

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One of the shocks of the ongoing FIFA World Cup was Uruguay’s group-stage elimination from a group that included Spain, Cape Verde, and Saudi Arabia.In a tournament where the top two teams from ev...
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