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World Cup 2026: Uruguay federation reportedly cancels charter flight home, has players fly commercial after elimination
Uruguay exited the 2026 World Cup in the group stage without a win. Reports indicate the football federation cancelled the team's charter flight home. Players are reportedly flying back on commercial flights.
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New reports indicate the team's charter flight was cancelled following their elimination.
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Uruguay Federation Reportedly Cancels Team Charter Flight After World Cup Exit
confidence 70%Uruguay exited the 2026 World Cup in the group stage without a win. Reports indicate the football federation cancelled the team's charter flight home. Players are reportedly flying back on commercial flights.
What's confirmed:
- Uruguay exited the 2026 World Cup at the group stage without a single win.
- Uruguay drew against Saudi Arabia and Cabo Verde in Group H and lost to Spain.
Still unconfirmed:
- The Uruguayan football federation cancelled the team's return flight, forcing players to make their own travel arrangements.
- The team will fly home on separate commercial flights rather than on a team charter.
- Marcelo Bielsa stated he left nothing to Uruguay soccer after the exit.