Uruguay eliminated from World Cup; Bielsa resigns, squad loses private jet for commercial flights home
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Jeremy Goldstein, Matty Hewitt
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Uruguay were eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 1-0 loss to Spain. Following the early exit, coach Marcelo Bielsa stepped down, and the Uruguayan football federation stripped the squad of their private jet, forcing players like Federico Valverde to fly home commercially. The federation's chiefs were reportedly fuming over the team's disappointing performance despite a favorable group draw.
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Twitter / XUruguay eliminated from World Cup; Bielsa resigns, squad loses private jet for commercial flights homemirror.co.ukKey quotes
· 3 pulledUruguay were eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after losing 1-0 to Spain
coach Marcelo Bielsa stepping down and the squad stripped of their private jet home
The squad, spearheaded by Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde and former Liverpool striker
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