Bielsa Takes Blame for Uruguay's 2-Point World Cup Exit After 1-0 Spain Loss
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Updated · ESPN · Jun 27
Bielsa Takes Blame for Uruguay's 2-Point World Cup Exit After 1-0 Spain Loss
3 articles · Updated · ESPN · Jun 27
Summary
Marcelo Bielsa said he "left nothing" in three years with Uruguay after Friday's 1-0 defeat to Spain confirmed their group-stage elimination at the 2026 World Cup.
Two points from three Group H matches left Uruguay winless and third behind Spain and Cape Verde, ending any chance of reaching the Round of 32.
Bielsa, who had already said he would step down after the tournament, accepted full responsibility and said he failed to get the most from a highly qualified squad.
He still argued Uruguay were unlucky, insisting they deserved seven points but paid for poor finishing, goals conceded and an unacceptable balance between chances created and results.
Spain finished top of Group H on seven points, while Cape Verde advanced in second as one of the tournament's surprise stories.