Marcelo Bielsa departs Uruguay after World Cup disappointment
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 9:49 AM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
Marcelo Bielsa has finalized his departure from the Uruguay national team following a disappointing World Cup campaign. Uruguay finished third in Group H, securing only two points from draws against Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde, and a loss to Spain. Bielsa expressed regret during a lengthy press conference, indicating that he felt his insights were largely disregarded. He described his exit as 'very painful' and acknowledged experiences during the tournament that influenced his interactions with the media.
- •Bielsa completed his tenure after Uruguay's World Cup exit.
- •Uruguay finished third in Group H with two points.
- •Bielsa criticized the lack of interest in his insights.
- •Uruguay drew against Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde before losing to Spain.
- •Bielsa described his departure as 'very painful'.
- 9:49 AMYahoo Sports — Bielsa says 'nobody cares what I know' as he departs Uruguay role
"Marcelo Bielsa has suggested that "nobody was interested" in what he transmitted after Uruguay were knocked out of the World Cup. The 70-year-old former Leeds boss oversaw a disappointing tournament with Uruguay, who finished third in Group H but did not have enough points to squeeze into the knockout stages.
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