The squad and support staff landed in Miami on Sunday, less than 24 hours before kickoff in their Group H match against Saudi Arabia. Uruguay pinned the blame for their troubles flying from Mexico to the US on FIFA.

Chaos hits the FIFA World Cup 2026 as Uruguay slams FIFA over a stranded charter flight from Mexico, delaying Marcelo Bielsa's squad ahead of their opener in Miami.

Uruguay’s 2026 World Cup campaign has been hit by a significant logistical setback after multiple flight delays left Marcelo Bielsa’s squad temporarily stranded in Mexico. The La Celeste party suffered a cancellation and further hold-ups due to paperwork issues just 24 hours before their opening match against Saudi Arabia.

THE World Cup could be thrown into fresh chaos as Uruguay are struggling to enter the United States. The South Americans are meant to play their first game of the competition on Monday against

Uruguay flight: flight from Mexico to Miami for World Cup opener was delayed due to airline error, with FIFA confirming disruption and officials working to minimise impact on Uruguay team travel schedule and preparation for Group H match on Monday .

Uruguay's national team arrives in Miami after travel delays caused by permit issues ahead of their World Cup match.