Man Utd confirms Ugarte suffers knee ligament injury at World Cup
The Guardian Sport • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 5:01 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Manchester United has confirmed that midfielder Manuel Ugarte sustained knee ligament damage during Uruguay's World Cup match against Spain on June 28, 2026. Ugarte was injured while attempting a tackle in the lead-up to Spain's winning goal and required assistance to leave the field. The 25-year-old will undergo further medical assessments in Manchester to determine the severity of the injury, with reports suggesting a possible cruciate ligament issue. United's plans for bolstering their midfield this summer may be affected depending on Ugarte's recovery timeline, as he had already been considered for a potential transfer this offseason.
- •Ugarte suffered the injury against Spain in Guadalajara.
- •He required a stretcher for removal from the field.
- •United is assessing the injury before deciding on treatment.
- •Reports indicate a potential long-term absence due to a cruciate ligament injury.
- •There are ongoing discussions about enhancing the midfield roster.
- 8:56 PMThe Guardian Sport — Manchester United confirm knee ligament injury to Manuel Ugarte
- 6:20 PMESPN Soccer — Uruguay, Utd's Ugarte suffers knee ligament injury...
- 5:42 PMYahoo Sports — Utd midfielder Ugarte sustains knee ligament damage on Uruguay duty
- 5:40 PMYahoo Sports — Man Utd reveal Ugarte knee injury in Uruguay World Cup defeat
- 5:01 PMYahoo Sports — Man Utd confirm Ugarte knee ligament damage
- 5:01 PMBBC Sport — Man Utd confirm Ugarte knee ligament damage
- 4:50 PMYahoo Sports — Uruguay and Man United midfielder Manuel Ugarte sustains knee ligament damage at the World Cup
"25-year-old midfielder faces extended period on sidelines Injury occurred in Uruguay’s World Cup clash with Spain Manuel Ugarte could be facing a long spell on the sidelines after sustaining a knee ligament injury during Uruguay’s 1-0 World Cup defeat by Spain. The 25-year-old Manchester United player was carried off on a stretcher shortly before half-time after appearing to twist awkwardly while closing down the Spain midfielder Pedri. Continue reading...
"Uruguay midfielder Manuel Ugarte has sustained knee ligament damage, his club Manchester United said Sunday. Ugarte was injured in the first half of his country's 1-0 loss to Spain on Friday, which saw Uruguay eliminated from the World Cup at the group stage. “Assessment of the injury is ongoing to determine the best course of treatment and the rehabilitation timescale,” United said in a statement.
"Manchester United have confirmed Uruguay midfielder Manuel Ugarte suffered knee ligament damage in a World Cup defeat against Spain."Manchester United can confirm that Manuel Ugarte has suffered a knee ligament injury while representing Uruguay in Friday's World Cup group-stage match against Spain," the Premier League club said on Sunday.
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External links- The Guardian SportJun 28, 2026, 8:56 PMManchester United confirm knee ligament injury to Manuel Ugarte
25-year-old midfielder faces extended period on sidelines Injury occurred in Uruguay’s World Cup clash with Spain Manuel Ugarte could be facing a long spell on the sidelines after sustaining a knee ligament injury during Uruguay’s 1-0 World Cup defeat by Spain. The 25-year-old Manchester United player was carried off on a stretcher shortly before half-time after appearing to twist awkwardly while closing down the Spain midfielder Pedri. Continue reading...
- ESPN SoccerJun 28, 2026, 6:20 PMUruguay, Utd's Ugarte suffers knee ligament injury...
Uruguay midfielder Manuel Ugarte has suffered a knee ligament injury in his final World Cup group stage match against Spain, Manchester United have confirmed.
- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 5:42 PMUtd midfielder Ugarte sustains knee ligament damage on Uruguay duty
Manchester United have revealed midfielder Manuel Ugarte sustained knee ligament damage in Uruguay’s World Cup defeat by Spain on Saturday. Ugarte was carried off on a stretcher shortly before half-time after twisting awkwardly while attempting a tackle in the build-up to Spain’s winning goal.
- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 5:40 PMMan Utd reveal Ugarte knee injury in Uruguay World Cup defeat
Manchester United have confirmed Uruguay midfielder Manuel Ugarte suffered knee ligament damage in a World Cup defeat against Spain."Manchester United can confirm that Manuel Ugarte has suffered a knee ligament injury while representing Uruguay in Friday's World Cup group-stage match against Spain," the Premier League club said on Sunday.
- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 5:01 PMMan Utd confirm Ugarte knee ligament damage
Manchester United have confirmed that midfielder Manuel Ugarte suffered knee ligament damage during Uruguay's World Cup defeat by Spain.
- BBC SportJun 28, 2026, 5:01 PMMan Utd confirm Ugarte knee ligament damage
Manchester United have confirmed that midfielder Manuel Ugarte suffered knee ligament damage during Uruguay's World Cup defeat by Spain.
- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 4:50 PMUruguay and Man United midfielder Manuel Ugarte sustains knee ligament damage at the World Cup
Uruguay midfielder Manuel Ugarte has sustained knee ligament damage, his club Manchester United said Sunday. Ugarte was injured in the first half of his country's 1-0 loss to Spain on Friday, which saw Uruguay eliminated from the World Cup at the group stage. “Assessment of the injury is ongoing to determine the best course of treatment and the rehabilitation timescale,” United said in a statement.
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