The Uruguayan Football Federation has decided to cancel the charter flight originally arranged for the national team following its early elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
As a result, players and staff will return home on commercial flights instead of traveling together aboard a dedicated aircraft. The decision comes after Marcelo Bielsa’s side endured a disappointing tournament, failing to secure a victory and exiting the competition at the group stage.
The move has sparked discussion among supporters and local media, with many questioning the federation’s decision to abandon the planned return trip for the squad. Several players are now expected to head directly to their clubs, while others will travel individually back to Uruguay.
The development caps a difficult World Cup campaign for Uruguay, whose tournament preparations had already been disrupted by travel complications before the competition began. The team’s early departure has intensified scrutiny over the federation’s management and the future of the national team’s project under Bielsa.