Uruguay forced to delay trip to US for World Cup opener

Organisers have yet to comment on travel disruption

Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group H - Saudi Arabia v Uruguay - Miami Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, US- Jun 14, 2026 General view outside the stadium ahead of the match REUTERS/Paul Childs

Uruguay's trip from Mexico to the United States for their World Cup campaign was delayed on Sunday due to an error regarding the documentation required for the flight, local media reported.

The flight was delayed by several hours because the paperwork FIFA needed to process the trip was not ready at the time of takeoff.

Uruguay, who are based in Playa del Carmen, were scheduled to travel to Miami for their Group H opener against Saudi Arabia on Monday.

The situation could also force the cancellation of the mandatory press conference that coach Marcelo Bielsa and Jose María Gimenez were scheduled to hold.

The Uruguayan Football Association and FIFA did not immediately respond to request for comment.