Uruguay National Team Announces Nature of Manuel Ugarte's Injury

The Uruguay national team announced the nature of the injury sustained by midfielder Manuel Ugarte during the match against Spain in the third round of the group stage of the 2026 World Cup, which ended with a 1-0 victory for the Spanish team.

In an official statement, the Uruguay national team explained that Ugarte sustained an injury to his left knee during the match, which forced him to leave the field and not complete the game.

The statement added that the initial medical examinations, conducted in coordination with Manchester United, showed an injury to one of the knee ligaments, without definitively determining its severity.

The Uruguay national team indicated that the medical staff will continue to coordinate with Manchester United to conduct further examinations in the coming period, before issuing a final diagnosis and fully determining the nature of the injury.