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FIFA error causes Uruguay's flight delay to Miami for World Cup 2026
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FIFA error causes Uruguay's flight delay to Miami for World Cup 2026

From Cooperativa · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources Context piece
  • Uruguay's national football team arrived in Miami more than three hours late for the World Cup 2026.
  • The delay was caused by FIFA's error in providing incorrect documentation for the team's charter flight.
  • The team eventually landed and proceeded with their pre-match schedule, preparing for their debut against Saudi Arabia.

The Uruguayan national football team faced a significant delay en route to Miami for the World Cup 2026, arriving over three hours behind schedule. The disruption stemmed from an error by FIFA, which failed to provide the correct documentation for the aircraft designated to transport the delegation from Cancun, Mexico.

According to Uruguayan press reports, the initial plane assigned by FIFA did not meet the necessary international flight requirements. This necessitated a last-minute change to a different aircraft that complied with all regulations, leading to the substantial delay. The team ultimately landed without further incident at Fort Lauderdale International Airport.

Following their arrival, the team's schedule proceeded as planned. Coach Marcelo Bielsa and captain José María Giménez immediately headed to the Hard Rock Stadium for a press conference, while the rest of the squad went to their designated hotel. Uruguay is set to begin its World Cup campaign against Saudi Arabia on Monday in Group H, with Spain and Cape Verde also competing in the same group.

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Originally published by Cooperativa in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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