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Manuel Ugarte suffers serious knee injury during World Cup match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 6:10 AM

Last updated Jun 29, 2026

Manuel Ugarte suffers serious knee injury during World Cup match
Summary

Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte sustained a significant knee ligament injury in Uruguay's 1-0 loss to Spain during the World Cup group stage. The injury means Ugarte will miss several months of action, ending the tournament for both him and his team. He expressed his heartbreak on Instagram, reflecting on the impact of this injury during a crucial match in his nation's history. Ugarte remains optimistic about his recovery, stating he will return stronger. Manchester United's plans to sell Ugarte this summer may now need reassessment due to the injury.

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  • •Ugarte suffers knee ligament damage during World Cup group stage match.
  • •Uruguay loses 1-0 to Spain, eliminating them from the tournament.
  • •Ugarte vows to return stronger after expressing his emotions on Instagram.
  • •Manchester United's summer transfer strategy may be impacted by his injury.
  • •Initial scans confirm the severity of Ugarte's injury, requiring months of recovery.
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  • 8:20 PMYahoo Sports — Manchester United's Manuel Ugarte speaks out after serious injury at World Cup
  • 6:10 AMYahoo Sports — Manuel Ugarte: United midfielder pens emotional response to horror injury
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Manuel Ugarte was stretchered off during Uruguay's FIFA World Cup defeat to Spain after suffering a serious knee injury, with the Manchester United midfielder having now issued an emotional statement on his recovery

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Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte suffered immense heartbreak at the weekend.Horrible injuryThe Uruguayan star suffered a horribly unfortunate injury in his nation’s 1-0 loss to Spain in th...

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