CONTRACT · WC · ESPN · 1d ago

Bielsa takes full blame for Uruguay's World Cup failure as contract ends

Marcelo Bielsa took full responsibility on Tuesday for Uruguay's group-stage elimination from the 2026 World Cup, calling the exit frustrating and painful as his three-year contract with the federation officially came to an end.

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