Uruguay confirm Arrascaeta injury, keep Flamengo No 10 in World Cup squad

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·3 June 2026

Uruguay confirm Arrascaeta injury, keep Flamengo No 10 in World Cup squad

Arrascaeta was recovering from collarbone surgery when he injured his calf

The Uruguayan National Team announced this Wednesday (03) that Arrascaeta will remain in the squad for the World Cup. Therefore, coach Marcelo Bielsa ruled out cutting the Flamengo player, whose injury was confirmed by ‘La Celeste’ in an official statement.

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The player felt discomfort in one of his legs during Tuesday morning’s training session, June 2, at the Celeste Complex. The necessary tests were carried out, and a calf muscle injury was confirmed, which will not prevent him from taking part in the World Cup. His call-up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup remains unchanged.

How did Arrascaeta get injured?

According to reporting by Coluna do Fla, the Uruguayan National Team put the red-and-black idol through exercises at the wrong time. That is because the number 10 was still recovering from collarbone surgery when he took part in an activity beyond what he was able to handle.

As a result, Arrascaeta suffered a grade-two muscle injury in his right calf. However, Uruguay’s statement believes the idol can recover during the World Cup, which will have eight matches for the finalists.

When is Uruguay’s first World Cup match?

Uruguay will make its World Cup debut on June 15 at Hard Rock Stadium in the United States. The first match will be against Saudi Arabia, starting at 7:00 PM (Brasília time). Cape Verde and Spain complete the South American team’s group in the tournament.

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