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 opens its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Saudi Arabia on June 15 at Hard Rock Stadium under coach Marcelo Bielsa amid squad tensions.

The squad are stuck in Mexico and face a delay after issues with the paperwork for their plane to Miami

El cuadro charrúa debuta el lunes en Miami en el Mundial 2026