Uruguay, FIFA, Marcelo Bielsa, Saudi Arabia
15 June 2026
Uruguay’s World Cup travel plans were disrupted after their scheduled flight from Cancun to Miami was delayed for several hours before the Saudi Arabia opener. The Uruguayan FA said the issue was beyond its control and blamed FIFA.
A second plane was arranged to take Marcelo Bielsa’s squad to South Florida, while the pre-match press conference was pushed back. The incident revives criticism of tournament logistics after Bielsa attacked Copa America organisation in 2024.