Uruguay set for friendly against Algeria in March after England trip | OneFootball

Uruguay will face Algeria on March 31, in Turin, Italy, after visiting England at Wembley four days earlier, with the aim of finalizing the squad list for the 2026 World Cup in North America, the Uruguayan Football Association (AUF) announced this Friday (20).

In a brief statement on its social media, accompanied by a photo of Giorgian De Arrascaeta, star of Flamengo and the ‘Celeste’, the AUF confirmed that it will end its mini-tour of Europe at Juventus Stadium, in Turin.

The team, led by Argentine coach Marcelo Bielsa, is in Group H of the World Cup, alongside Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, and Spain. Algeria, on the other hand, is in Group J, which also includes reigning world champion Argentina, Austria, and Jordan.

With less than four months to go before their World Cup debut against Saudi Arabia, on June 15 in Miami, Uruguay is awaiting the return of one of its key players: Rodrigo Bentancur.

The Tottenham midfielder underwent surgery on his right thigh and is recovering, hoping to be fit to play in the World Cup.

The March friendly window will coincide with the playoffs that will determine the last six spots for the World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, from June 11 to July 19.

*By AFP

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