Legendary manager Marcelo Bielsa screams (Screengrabs) Marcelo Bielsa’s future as Uruguay coach has come under fresh scrutiny following the team’s disappointing exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Uruguay failed to win a single game in Group H, defeats against Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde before suffering a 1-0 defeat to Spain that ended their…
Spain players react after the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano) Spain booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 as Group H winners after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Uruguay at the Guadalajara Stadium,…
One of the outstanding matches of the final stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage takes place at the Guadalajara stadium in Mexico as Spain and Uruguay meet with qualification, first place and knockout seed all still in line in Group H. Spain came into the strongest position after collecting four points from…
Cape Verde’s Kevin Pina, center, celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Cape Verde in Miami Gardens, Florida, Sunday, June 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) Kevin Pina’s historic free kick and Hélio Varela’s second-half equalizer earn Cape Verde a famous 2-2 draw against…
Uruguay’s four stars commemorate two Olympic football titles and two World Cup triumphs, all officially recognized as world championships / Image: AP Uruguay reached 2026 FIFA World Cup wearing one of the most distinctive badges in international football. While most supporters understand that the stars above a national team’s crest usually represent World Cup triumphs,…
Cape Verde’s Kevin Pina, center, celebrates with his teammates after scoring the opening goal. (AP Photo) Cape Verde wrote a remarkable new chapter in the history of the World Cup after becoming the first team on record (since 1966) to score its maiden. FIFA World Cup goal from a direct free kick as their fairytale…