Uruguay FA Denies Charter Flights to Bielsa, Valverde, and Squad After World Cup Exit

Many expected Marcelo Bielsa’s Uruguay to comfortably reach the knockout stage of FIFA World Cup, especially in a group featuring Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia.

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Uruguay suffered a major setback following their 1-0 defeat to Spain in what was their final opportunity to secure a place in the knockout stage.

The two-time world champions crashed out of the tournament at the group stage after the loss.

The Uruguayan Football Association reportedly decided not to provide charter flight services for the national team squad after their group-stage exit.

Players and staff may now have to rely on commercial flights for their journey back home.

The decision could be viewed as a firm response to Uruguay's disappointing campaign, which ended without a place in the Round of 32.

Uruguay finished third in their group behind Spain and Cape Verde, collecting only two points from draws against Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde.