Uruguay federation cancels charter flight after World Cup elimination
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 8:24 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Uruguay's national soccer team will travel home on commercial flights following their elimination from the 2026 World Cup. The decision comes after the team ended their tournament without a victory, having drawn two matches and lost to Spain 1-0 on June 26. Manager Marcelo Bielsa expressed frustration over the team's performance and acknowledged that he leaves without any significant achievements. Uruguay will now search for a new manager in anticipation of their role as hosts for the 2030 World Cup.
- •Uruguay failed to win any matches at the 2026 World Cup.
- •They drew with Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde before losing to Spain.
- •Marcelo Bielsa will not return as manager following the elimination.
- •Players will return to Uruguay on separate commercial flights.
- 8:24 PMYahoo Sports — Uruguay federation reportedly cancels charter flight after World Cup elimination
"After Marcelo Bielsa's squad failed to win a match at the 2026 World Cup, the team will fly home on separate commercial flights rather than on a team charter.
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