Uruguay head coach Marcelo Bielsa has explained why he posed with his head downwards in Uruguay's 2026 World Cup photos.
June 16, 2026
By Enitan Abdultawab
Uruguay head coach Marcelo Bielsa has explained why he posed with his head downwards in Uruguay’s 2026 World Cup photos.
Bielsa brushed aside speculation surrounding his viral FIFA World Cup portrait, insisting there was no hidden message behind the unconventional photograph.
The veteran Argentine tactician attracted attention after FIFA released official portraits of players and coaching staff ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
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