2026 World Cup: Marcelo Bielsa exudes unwavering confidence with Uruguay | OneFootball

Marcelo Bielsa

Marcelo Bielsa is not one to shy away from responsibility. He reassures after the 5-1 defeat to the United States in a friendly.

A 5-1 loss to the United States in a friendly, with a fractured locker room and the lingering shadow of Luis Suárez, saw Bielsa's Uruguay humiliated. Yet, Marcelo Bielsa is not one to avoid accountability. In fact, after painting this heavy backdrop, he delivered a powerful statement about his future: he will stay. "I have had the same determination since the first day to continue until the World Cup. If, at some point, I thought I should not go on or should resign, that moment is not now," he declared.

The coach doesn't downplay anything: "Losing 5-1 is not something you can just brush aside. You feel humiliated after such a result. We need to point out what we did wrong to see if the phrase 'I take responsibility' carries any weight or not. I have always done so in a legitimate and honest way."