Uruguay appoints former striker Diego Forlán as interim head coach of the national team following Marcelo Bielsa’s resignation after the team’s disappointing group-stage exit at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Multiple reports state that Forlán, a celebrated figure in Uruguayan football, takes over the role as a replacement for Bielsa. StudioFútbol reports that Forlán will start a new phase in his career by assuming the position and that he will lead the team on an interim basis until March. Vanguard similarly describes the appointment as interim and links it directly to Bielsa’s departure after the World Cup results. The outlets agree on the key sequence of events: Uruguay finishes at the World Cup group stage, Bielsa resigns, and Forlán is named interim coach to guide the team until the next scheduled period in March. No additional details about contract terms, staff appointments, or immediate fixtures are included in the provided reports.