Uruguay Will Go 'Game by Game' in 2026 World Cup, Says Pellistri

Uruguayan forward Facundo Pellistri believes his national team will adopt a "game by game" mentality as they prepare for the 2026 World Cup. Pellistri, who plays for Greece's Panathinaikos, shared his perspective before the team's departure for Mexico.

"It's always said that Uruguay is not a candidate, but there is no team that wants to face us. That is something nice. We are going to go game by game to try to achieve the big objective," Pellistri told reporters. He added that coach Diego Alonso's preparation has been thorough, and the players are ready to perform.

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It's always said that Uruguay is not a candidate, but there is no team that wants to face us. That is something nice. We are going to go game by game to try to achieve the big objective.

Pellistri, 24, expressed pride in participating in his second World Cup, having played in Qatar in 2022. He accumulated 152 minutes across two starts and came off the bench in another match during that tournament. "Personally, a lot of pride. It is something that every player dreams of," he stated, also highlighting the strong support from the fans.

Hundreds of supporters gathered at Carrasco International Airport to bid farewell to the team, waving flags and playing music. Uruguay is set to begin its World Cup campaign on June 15 against Saudi Arabia in Miami as part of Group H. They will then face Cape Verde in the same venue six days later before traveling to Mexico to play Spain in Guadalajara on June 26.

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Personally, a lot of pride. It is something that every player dreams of.