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Uruguay make their debut at the 2026 World Cup on Monday (15) against Saudi Arabia

The Uruguay national team flew to the United States on Tuesday night (09) to make their debut in the 2026 World Cup on Monday (15). Then, a scene involving Arrascaeta getting off the bus went viral among Flamengo fans, who saw the club idol limping.

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“Arrascaeta was spotted walking with difficulty alongside the Uruguay squad,” one user on X, formerly Twitter, said worriedly. “He should also be ashamed and ask to be withdrawn. It’s obvious that he’s not fit to play in the World Cup,” another Flamengo fan argued.

Why is Arrascaeta limping?

Mengo released the number 10 while he was recovering from collarbone surgery. However, two weeks before the World Cup, Uruguay reported that the player had suffered a calf muscle injury. As a result, Fla accused the national team of not respecting the player’s rehabilitation schedule.

Arrascaeta’s situation is similar to that of center back Ronald Araújo, who was released by Barcelona (ESP) and got injured with Uruguay. Just like the Most Beloved, the defender’s brother also accused La Celeste of injuring players.

Who do Uruguay face in their World Cup opener?

Without Arrascaeta and Ronald Araújo, the Uruguay national team take on Saudi Arabia starting at 7 p.m. (Brasília time) on Monday (15). Thus, the ball rolls for the first match of World Cup Group H in Miami, United States.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.