Uruguay appoints former forward Diego Forlán as its new head coach following a disappointing World Cup campaign. Multiple outlets report that Forlán takes over the role after Marcelo Bielsa steps down at the end of the tournament. Bielsa’s departure is described as following the World Cup performance, after which the Uruguayan football federation moves to name a successor. Forlán, a widely recognized Uruguay international, is presented as the federation’s choice to lead the team going forward. The reports agree on the key timeline: Bielsa leaves the coaching position after the World Cup, and Forlán is appointed shortly afterward as Uruguay’s next manager. While the sources focus primarily on the coaching change and the context of the World Cup “debacle,” they do not provide detailed specifics about the tournament results or Forlán’s contract terms. The appointment is framed as an immediate leadership transition for Uruguay ahead of upcoming competitions under Forlán’s management.