Uruguay's Ronald Araujo sidelined by calf issue at World Cup

Ronald Araujo will miss Uruguay's opening match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup due to calf discomfort. The defender suffered the injury during a training session, prompting national team coach Marcelo Bielsa to accept partial responsibility for the situation. Araujo had traveled to Spain for treatment, a decision defended by Bielsa as necessary given the trust the player places in his medical team. Araujo's injury history raises concerns, and Uruguay hopes to manage his recovery carefully to avoid further setbacks during the tournament.

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