Uruguay's Hurt Pride: South America's Only Exclusion

Uruguay failed to qualify for the next round of the 2026 World Cup, marking the only South American team to be eliminated in the first phase. This result caused disappointment not just for Uruguay, but for all of South America. The Celeste team, led by Marcelo Bielsa, finished third in Group H with only two points.

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