Ronald Araujo returns to Barcelona for treatment ahead of World Cup
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 1:30 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo has returned to Catalonia to receive specialized treatment for a minor muscle strain and illness ahead of Uruguay’s World Cup opener against Saudi Arabia. Araujo, who is expected to miss the opening match, traveled from Montevideo for treatment from familiar medical professionals. The Uruguayan Football Association confirmed the decision was made with the coaching and medical staff's agreement. Araujo is set to rejoin his national team on June 9 before traveling to North America for the tournament.
- •Araujo suffers a minor muscle strain before the World Cup.
- •He is receiving treatment in Barcelona and will return to Uruguay.
- •Uruguay will manage his minutes in early matches.
- •The decision shows trust in Barcelona's medical staff.
- •Araujo rejoins his national team on June 9 for travel to the World Cup.
- 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona defender rejoins national team camp after specialised treatment in Spain
- 10:40 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona captain returns to Catalonia for medical assessment after muscle problem
"Ronald Araujo has returned to Uruguay’s national team camp after undergoing specialised treatment in Barcelona, but questions surrounding his fitness remain one of the biggest talking points ahead o...
"Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo’s World Cup preparations have taken an unusual twist after the Uruguayan returned to Catalonia for specialist treatment days ahead of the opening match of the World ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 1:30 PMBarcelona defender rejoins national team camp after specialised treatment in Spain
Ronald Araujo has returned to Uruguay’s national team camp after undergoing specialised treatment in Barcelona, but questions surrounding his fitness remain one of the biggest talking points ahead o...
- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 10:40 AMBarcelona captain returns to Catalonia for medical assessment after muscle problem
Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo’s World Cup preparations have taken an unusual twist after the Uruguayan returned to Catalonia for specialist treatment days ahead of the opening match of the World ...
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