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Uruguay's World Cup team travels to Miami after paperwork delays

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 11:17 PM

Last updated Jun 14, 2026

Uruguay's World Cup team travels to Miami after paperwork delays
Summary

Uruguay's national soccer team has departed Mexico for Miami ahead of their World Cup opener against Saudi Arabia on June 15. The team was delayed due to a paperwork issue that held up their flight and led to a postponed press conference for manager Marcelo Bielsa. Players were initially stranded at the Mayakoba resort while the Uruguayan federation resolved the issue. FIFA characterized the delay as a technical problem with the plane. Other teams are also facing visa and travel challenges during the tournament's unique arrangement across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada.

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  • •Uruguay's flight to Miami was delayed due to documentation issues.
  • •The team is set to play Saudi Arabia at Hard Rock Stadium.
  • •Manager Marcelo Bielsa's press conference was postponed because of the delay.
  • •FIFA attributed the delay to a technical issue with the plane.
  • •Visa challenges are affecting several teams in the ongoing World Cup.
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  • 11:17 PMYahoo Sports — Uruguay's World Cup team heads to Miami after paperwork problem
What they're saying
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A documentation snag had stranded the two-time champion outside of Cancun a day before their World Cup opener.

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