By Wilson Florez
The Uruguayan team will face a new World Cup. Marcelo Bielsa will be their leader from the bench. The Argentine strategist will direct the third World Cup in his career. But “Loco” already has his future clear: He will leave the “Charrúas” after the World Cup.
“I thought it was accurate to describe how we did our work that culminates with the World Cup. That it is a miracle for the sporting life of any professional to be able to participate in a World Cup,” said the Argentine strategist.
— “OUR WORK FINISHES WITH THE WORLD CUP”
— “I WILL THANK URUGUAY ALL MY LIFE FOR HAVING ALLOWED ME TO ENJOY A COMPETITION LIKE THE WORLD CUP”
Marcelo Bielsa at the event organized by the AUF at the Antel Arena. pic.twitter.com/dCvWAdoq1g
— El Espectador Deportes 🔊 (@ElEspectadorUy) Could chance 21, 2026
The South American team was paired in the Group H of the 2026 World Cup. The “Charrúas” will be measured at Spain, Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia. It will not be an easy start for Marcelo Bielsa in his “Final Dance”.
“El Loco” started with the Uruguayan national team in May 2023. Marcelo Bielsa has been able to direct 33 games in command of the “Charrúa” group. Marcelo Bielsa maintains a balance of 16 wins, 10 draws and 7 losses.
A new World Cup for Marcelo Bielsa
The respected Argentine coach expressed his gratitude to the Uruguayan Football Association for ctrust him for this process. The “Charrúa” team will give Bielsa the opportunity to lead his third World Cup.
“I am particularly going to thank all my life to Uruguay that has allowed me to enjoy a competition like that“said the Argentine strategist.
Marcelo Bielsa led Argentina in the 2002 Korea-Japan World Cup. The Albiceleste could not pass the group stage. At the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, Bielsa led the Chilean team. La “Roja” reached the round of 16 of supreme. The World Cup of the United States, Mexico and Canada will be sYour third chance to continue advancing in the tournament.
Looking at the archive before the World Cup I found this gem.
Marcelo Bielsa playing little games before the game against England in Korea – Japan. pic.twitter.com/bBF6A5SnTI
— Andrés Yossen 🇦🇷 ⭐🌟⭐ (@FinoYossen) Could perchance 4, 2026
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