Uruguayan media outlets criticise Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte following Uruguay’s 2-2 draw with Cape Verde at the 2026 World Cup. Multiple reports say Ugarte is singled out for his performance in the match, with coverage describing Uruguay’s display as disappointing and focusing on perceived weaknesses in Ugarte’s play.
According to the accounts, the criticism comes after the draw, in which Uruguay let slip a result to finish level at 2-2. The negative assessments highlight player-level concerns raised by domestic commentators, rather than changes in team selection or official disciplinary action. The reports collectively frame the reaction as a media response to a single match performance.
While Manchester United’s Ugarte is the common subject across the coverage, the reports do not indicate that any official sanctions are involved. The match result and the media commentary on Ugarte’s role are the central points across the sources.
