Marcelo Bielsa to step down as Uruguay coach after 2026 World Cup

Marcelo Bielso Uruguay national team 2026 World Cup coach departure AUF

Argentine coach Marcelo Bielsa announced at the Summit 2026 organised by the AUF, CONMEBOL and FIFA that his tenure with the Uruguay national team will end immediately after the country's participation in the 2026 World Cup. Bielsa, who signed a three‑year contract in 2024, said, “Our work finishes with the World Cup, I thank Uruguay for letting me enjoy a World Cup,” making clear he will not seek renewal for future tournaments such as the 2028 Copa América.

The declaration ends speculation about his future and confirms that Uruguay will appoint a new manager following the tournament. Bielsa’s departure marks the close of an intense, high‑pressing project that has shaped the team’s tactics and identity over the past two years.

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