Uruguay were set to play Saudi Arabia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Monday, but the South American nation's plane was not authorised to enter the United States
Uruguay flight chaos hours before World Cup opener as USA entry denied
Uruguay were set to play Saudi Arabia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Monday, but the South American nation's plane was not authorised to enter the United States
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Jarrod Castillo Sports Reporter and Isaac Seelochan Senior Sports Journalist
07:07, 15 Jun 2026
The squad are stuck in Mexico and face a delay after issues with the paperwork for their plane to Miami
Organisers have yet to comment on travel disruption
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