Travel Crisis Threatens Uruguay's Preparations Before Facing Saudi Arabia

The Uruguay national team faces a sudden travel crisis threatening its preparations for its upcoming match against Saudi Arabia in the 2026 World Cup, after being stranded in Monterrey, Mexico, due to a delay in their flight to the United States.

According to the Spanish newspaper 'Sport', the Uruguayan team is still at its residence in Mexico, as the travel procedures for the plane that was supposed to transport the delegation to Miami have been disrupted.

The reasons for the delay are due to issues related to the official procedures concerning the plane, which has caused the team to miss its scheduled departure time to the United States, where they are preparing for their next match.

The Uruguay national team is preparing to face Saudi Arabia at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, as part of Group H in the 2026 World Cup, which also includes Spain and Cape Verde.

This crisis places the coaching staff in a difficult position, given the limited time before the anticipated match, raising concerns about the team's readiness both physically and organizationally before the encounter.