A major blow for the national team.
Uruguay is set to begin its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign in the coming days, facing a significant setback with the loss of an important player. Midfielder Giorgian de Arrascaeta has sustained an injury that will keep him sidelined for the next several weeks, effectively ruling him out of the World Cup.
De Arrascaeta is a key player for Clube de Regatas do Flamengo, where he has made 23 appearances this season, scoring nine goals and providing five assists.
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In addition, William Saliba may also be absent for the coming weeks as the central defender continues to experience pain. His condition has raised serious concerns for the French Football Federation just days before the start of the World Cup.