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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Fernando muslera - The Untold Story

How stubborn Marcelo Bielsa provoked the bitter demise of Uruguay in World Cup implosion

Uruguay are out of the World Cup 2026 after a horrible defeat to Spain and, as Ed Malyon outlines, the tournament is the culmination of a drastic decline and series of disputes under Marcelo Bielsa

The Independent UK

Filth, fury and fairytales: Uruguay and Cape Verde bring football heritage

In today’s Football Daily: Cape Verde go big but Uruguay go home

The Guardian - UK

Spain vs Uruguay: Who is Alex Baena? Midfielder's goal sends Spain into World Cup knockout stage

Spain defeated Uruguay 1-0 to finish top of Group H and qualify for the FIFA World Cup knockout stage, with Alex Baena scoring the decisive goal. The 24-year-old Atletico Madrid winger netted his first World Cup goal, continuing his rise after spells with Villarreal and Girona. The defeat knocked Uruguay…

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Bielsa exits World Cup with admission: ’I haven’t left anything to Uruguayan football’

Marcelo Bielsa said that he had left nothing to Uruguayan football after overseeing their elimination from the World Cup with defeat by Spain

The Guardian - UK

Bielsa takes the blame as Uruguay depart in a storm of spite and ill-discipline

The head coach is an easy scapegoat but, while his legacy is secure, this has been a dire tournament for him and his side

The Guardian - UK

Spain and Cape Verde reach knockouts as Scotland handed World Cup lifeline

Uruguay finished third in Group H and were dumped out of the tournament alongside Saudi Arabia

The Independent UK

Spain Player Ratings vs. Uruguay: Objective Achieved on Night to Quickly Forget

Luis de la Fuente’s men duked out a battling performance against frustrated opponents.

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Uruguay’s shock early exit ends with red card as Baena sends Spain through

Álex Baena scored the only goal as Spain secured top spot in Group H and sent home a Uruguay side who had Agustín Canobbio sent off late on

The Guardian - UK

Cape Verde take World Cup fairytale to knockout stage as Spain end Uruguay's run

Cape Verde set up a historic showdown with reigning champions Argentina in the knockout rounds after drawing 0-0 with Saudi Arabia on Friday to extend their fairytale journey at the 2026 World Cup. Uruguay crashed out after goalkeeper Fernando Muslera's costly error handed Spain a 1-0 victory in Guadalajara, sending…

France 24

Uruguay boss Marcelo Bielsa explains stunning Fernando Muslera half-time change after howler against Spain

The veteran goalkeeper has made three errors that have led to goals for Uruguay’s opponents in a dreadful World Cup campaign

The Independent UK

Uruguay vs. Spain—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

The European champion is aiming to pile further misery on a struggling Uruguay.

Sports Illustrated

Red-hot strikers, errors and smart subs: why the 2026 World Cup is a goal-fest

This tournament is shaping up to be the most prolific since 1970 – if Messi, Mbappé and co can keep up the pace

The Guardian - UK

Why imperfect perfectionist Marcelo Bielsa and Uruguay were doomed to fail at World Cup

On the brink of a group-stage exit despite a kind draw, Bielsa always felt a mismatched fit for a squad in transition

The Independent UK

FIFA World Cup 2026: Cabo Verde set multiple WC records in 2-2 stalemate with Uruguay

Debutants Cabo Verde stunned two-time champions Uruguay with a 2-2 draw in a World Cup thriller. The match saw the oldest starting goalkeeping duo in WC history. Cabo Verde also etched their name in the record books by scoring their first-ever World Cup goal from a free-kick, marking a historic…

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The National (Scotland)

Cape Verde 2-2 Uruguay: World Cup newcomers impress again as Bielsa's side struggle

Cape Verde created fresh waves at the World Cup as they held two-time champions Uruguay to a 2-2 draw in a high-octane encounter in Miami.

Euronews

Spain pound Saudi Arabia 4-0 as Egypt tops Group G in matchday two fixtures of the 2026 World Cup

Spain returns to its winning ways as Egypt break their group’s draw deadlock in the second matchday fixtures for groups G and H at the 2026 World Cup.

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup: Defiant Cape Verde hold Uruguay to 2-2 draw in Miami thriller

Cape Verde continued their World Cup fairytale, holding Uruguay to a thrilling 2-2 draw. After stunning Spain, the Blue Sharks took the lead through Kevin Pina's free-kick. Uruguay fought back with goals from Maxi Araujo and Agustin Canobbio before halftime. However, substitute Helio Varela capitalized on a defensive error to…

AAP

They've done it again!: Cape Verde rally to grab draw

Tiny Cape Verde's dream World Cup debut isn't over - far from it after a second straight draw against a footballing power.

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The Guardian - UK

Cape Verde produce another World Cup shock as Varela strike seals Uruguay draw

Cape Verde delivered more heroics with a 2-2 draw against Uruguay that opens up the possibility of the Blue Sharks reaching the knockout stage

Sports Lens

Uruguay vs Cape Verde World Cup 2026 Predictions and Best Bets

Uruguay vs Cape Verde meet at Hard Rock Stadium with both sides on one point. Valverde, Ugarte, and a two-time champion make Uruguay the pick at -205.

AAP

South American struggles continue at unpredictable WC

Uruguay have become the fourth nation from South America to play at the World Cup and fail to win, held to a 1-1 draw by Saudi Arabia.

The Guardian - UK

Araújo to the rescue as Uruguay deny Saudi Arabia another World Cup shock

Maximiliano Araújo scored a late equaliser in Miami as Uruguay battled back for a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia

The Independent UK

Saudi Arabia denied famous win as Uruguay comeback clinches draw

Saudi Arabia 1-1 Uruguay: Maxi Araujo struck late on to rescue a point for Uruguay in Miami

Sports Illustrated

Uruguay 2026 World Cup Roster Confirmed: Full List of Players, Luis Suarez Pleas Ignored

Marcelo Bielsa’s side is chasing its first World Cup title in over 75 years.

The Independent UK

Pele, Maradona or Messi at No 1? The 50 greatest players in World Cup history

WORLD CUP COUNTDOWN: With two weeks until the 23rd men’s Fifa World Cup in North America, The Independent sports team ranks the top-50 players in the tournament’s history – and now it’s time for the top-10 reveal.

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