Uruguay at the Center of a New Fiasco That Overwhelms the Event: World Cup 2026 Edition!

The Uruguayan team faced a significant logistical setback just a day before their first World Cup 2026 match against Saudi Arabia in Miami.

The plane intended to transport the team from Cancun was not allowed to enter US territory due to administrative issues related to non-compliant flight documents.

The initial arrival time, scheduled before 19h00, is now compromised, leaving players stranded at the Mayakoba complex, awaiting a solution to get back on track. An urgent reorganization between the Uruguayan Football Federation and FIFA is underway to resolve the situation and find an alternative flight within the next few hours.

This misadventure may also impact the media obligations of the team, including the press conference with Coach Marcelo Bielsa, which could be canceled or significantly delayed. For Uruguay, the new goal is to ensure they arrive in Miami on time to prepare for their match scheduled for the following day.

This latest controversy adds to the long list of scandals related to visas and entry into the United States since the World Cup began last Thursday. Uruguay, ranked in group H, is set to start their official competition against Saudi Arabia on Tuesday from 0h.