Marcelo Bielsa will finally be the coach of La Celeste. There is still no official confirmation from the Uruguayan Football Association (AUF) His great objective will be the qualification for the 2026 World Cup to be played in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

His debut in charge of Uruguay will be on Wednesday, June 14 against the Cuban national team at the Centenario Stadium. Six days later, on Tuesday, June 20, he will have his second commitment to Nicaragua as an adversary.