Flamengo release Arrascaeta to Uruguay squad, eyeing World Cup

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·18 Mei 2026

Flamengo release Arrascaeta to Uruguay squad, eyeing World Cup

Arrascaeta suffered a fractured collarbone in Flamengo’s Libertadores match

Flamengo announced this Monday (18) that Arrascaeta has been cleared to report to the Uruguay National Team. Therefore, the midfielder will continue recovering from his collarbone fracture on Uruguayan soil.

See Flamengo’s statement:

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We would like to inform you that midfielder De Arrascaeta has been cleared to report to the Uruguay National Team and continue treatment for the fracture in his right collarbone in his home country, where he will be monitored by the national team’s medical staff.

Why did Flamengo release Arrascaeta?

The midfielder’s injury put the player’s participation in the World Cup at risk. Thus, the idea behind the release is for the Uruguay National Team to assess the chances of having him at the World Cup. In this way, the No. 10 is trying to speed up his recovery as a last-ditch effort to be at the tournament.

When did Arrascaeta get injured?

Mengão was facing Estudiantes (ARG) in the Libertadores group stage when the No. 10 became involved in a challenge for the ball. The Uruguayan got the worst of it and fell onto his own shoulder. The next day, the player underwent surgery to repair the collarbone fracture.

When does Uruguay make its World Cup debut?

With uncertainty surrounding Arrascaeta, Uruguay will open its 2026 World Cup campaign on June 15, 2026, against Saudi Arabia, in a group-stage match. The group also includes Spain and Cape Verde.

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