Uruguay is eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after finishing without a win, and coach Marcelo Bielsa says he is wholly responsible for the outcome. Following Uruguay’s 1-0 defeat to Spain that confirms the team’s early exit, Bielsa tells reporters he “left nothing” for Uruguayan football and accepts responsibility for the “disappointment.” Multiple reports describe Bielsa as taking personal blame for the campaign and his impact during his time in charge of the national team. Several accounts also note that Uruguay struggled in the group stage, failing to win any matches, with their elimination sealed against Spain. Bielsa’s contract with Uruguay’s governing body runs through the tournament, and he says his work with the national team was set to end after the World Cup. Coverage around the period also references tensions within the team and Bielsa’s relationship with players, but the central points across outlets remain that Uruguay are knocked out early, Bielsa accepts full responsibility, and he is departing after the tournament.