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Uruguayans backed Spain and Argentina most after World Cup exit, poll finds
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Uruguayans backed Spain and Argentina most after World Cup exit, poll finds

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Argentines most supported Spain and Argentina in the 2026 World Cup after their national team was eliminated.
  • A survey found 19% of Uruguayans rooted for Argentina and 18% for Spain, with Brazil, Norway, and France also receiving support.
  • The majority of Uruguayans blamed the coaching staff (32%) and players (28%) for the team's early exit from the tournament.

After Uruguay's early exit from the 2026 World Cup, Argentines showed significant support for both Spain and Argentina, according to a survey by Opción Consultores. The poll revealed that 19% of Uruguayans cheered for Argentina and 18% for the eventual world champions, Spain, once their own team was out of contention.

After Uruguay, which was the team you cheered for the most in the World Cup?

— Opción Consultores survey questionThis question was posed to Uruguayan respondents in a national survey to gauge their support for other teams after their own elimination.

Other teams also garnered some support, with Brazil receiving 7%, and Norway and France each getting 6%. Meanwhile, 18% of respondents supported other nations, and a notable 21% did not back any team after Uruguay's elimination. Uruguay was in Group H with Spain, Cabo Verde, and Saudi Arabia, failing to advance with only two points from a possible nine.

After Uruguay, which was the team you cheered for the most in the World Cup?

— Opción Consultores survey questionThis question was posed to Uruguayan respondents in a national survey to gauge their support for other teams after their own elimination.

When asked about the primary cause of their team's premature departure, Uruguayans largely pointed fingers at the coaching staff, with 32% holding them responsible. Players were also a significant target, cited by 28% of respondents. A smaller percentage, 17%, blamed the management, while 9% felt everyone shared equal fault for the disappointing performance.

After Uruguay, which was the team you cheered for the most in the World Cup?

— Opción Consultores survey questionThis question was posed to Uruguayan respondents in a national survey to gauge their support for other teams after their own elimination.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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