Uruguay W defeated Paraguay W 1-2 in Friendlies Women. The fixture is part of the Friendlies stage in the 2025 season. The full-time result capped a Paraguay W vs Uruguay W meeting in Friendlies Women with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Paraguay W and Uruguay W. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
Friendlies WomenRecorded meetings: 2 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
Uruguay W defeated Paraguay W 1-2 in Friendlies Women. The fixture is part of the Friendlies stage in the 2025 season. The full-time result capped a Paraguay W vs Uruguay W meeting in Friendlies Women with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Paraguay W and Uruguay W. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
Friendlies WomenRecorded meetings: 2 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
Uruguay were utterly dominant against Saudi Arabia in their World Cup opener, but had to come from behind to salvage a late 1-1 draw. The post ‘We had to win this game’ – Bielsa rues Uruguay’s lapse in standards during Saudi draw appeared first on SoccerNews.
Spain and Barcelona have reportedly reached an agreement regarding when Lamine Yamal will be available to compete at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Spain are putting the finishing touches on their preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and one concern remains Lamine Yamal. The young Barcelona winger is recovering from a muscle injury, prompting meetings between all parties to determine the next steps. “Communication between Barca and the Royal Spanish Football Federation is constant, with full consensus on not exposing Lamine in the first two matches,” Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo reported on Wednesday. It later added one clarification: “Unless he were completely at 100%.” The report states that Spain are willing to be without Yamal for the opening two group-stage matches, believing the relatively low level of the opposition should allow them to secure positive results even without their best player. Cape Verde will be Spain’s opponent in the opening Group H match on Monday, June 15, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Six days later, Spain will face Saudi Arabia at the same venue. Spain coach Luis De La Fuente. When could Lamine Yamal be available? If Lamine Yamal’s recovery continues as expected and the original timeline is met, his World Cup debut could come in Spain’s third Group H match. “Everything is under control with Lamine Yamal ahead of his return in the United States, with Saturday, June 27 circled for the Spain-Uruguay match,” Mundo Deportivo added. By that point, Yamal will have gone more than two months without playing. His last appearance came on April 22, in Barcelona’s 1-0 win over Celta Vigo in La Liga. Considering the initial recovery timeline was projected at six weeks, he is expected to have enough time to return at full strength. It is no coincidence that this is the projected return date for Lamine. Soccer often delivers unexpected surprises, but early projections suggest the match against Uruguay will be Spain’s first truly demanding challenge of the World Cup. There, they will face a dangerous opponent in what could decide the top spot in the group, a key factor when determining the knockout-stage bracket. Spain’s key dates ahead of the World Cup Coach Luis de la Fuente will publicly announce Spain’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Monday, May 25. In the days that follow, the squad will gather to begin training camp, knowing they still have two friendlies before the tournament begins: June 4 against Iraq and June 8 against Peru.
Lamine Yamal remains one of the biggest names expected to lead Spain into a new era, while Luis Suarez suddenly found himself back in headlines as speculation grew over one final appearance on soccer’s biggest stage. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just 29 days away, attention across international soccer has shifted toward squad decisions, veteran stars, and the final emotional stories that could define the tournament. Lamine Yamal remains one of the biggest names expected to lead Spain into a new era, while Luis Suarez suddenly found himself back in headlines as speculation grew over one final appearance on soccer’s biggest stage. The former Barcelona striker, now playing alongside Lionel Messi at Inter Miami, recently reopened the door to a possible return for Uruguay despite stepping away from international duty in 2024. At the same time, Spain continues preparing for a difficult group-stage challenge that could eventually place Yamal face-to-face with some of South America’s biggest names. The rumors began after the MLS star publicly admitted he would still answer the call if Uruguay needed him. The 39-year-old forward made it clear that representing the national team remained deeply personal despite the controversy surrounding his departure nearly two years ago. “I would never say no to the national team if they need me, especially with a World Cup coming up,” Suarez revealed. The veteran striker also reflected on the difficult period that followed his criticism of Marcelo Bielsa after the 2024 Copa America. Suarez previously accused the Argentine coach of creating divisions inside the squad, comments that sparked major debate throughout Uruguay. However, the Inter Miami star appeared eager to move beyond the situation. “At the time, I stepped aside to make way for the younger generation. I said something I shouldn’t have said. I have already apologized,” Suarez explained. Luis Suarez played for Uruguay between 2007 and 2024. Those comments immediately fueled speculation that Uruguay could hand the country’s all-time leading scorer one final international opportunity. After all, Suarez remains one of the most iconic figures in the nation’s soccer history, having scored 69 goals in 143 appearances while helping Uruguay win the 2011 Copa América. What is Bielsa’s reported decision? Despite the emotional possibility of a farewell tournament, Uruguayan journalist Rodri Vazquez reveals that Marcelo Bielsa has not included Luis Suarez in the country’s preliminary 55-man World Cup squad. The decision reportedly ends Suarez’s realistic hopes of appearing at a fifth World Cup unless an unexpected late change occurs before FIFA’s final squad deadline. Multiple outlets in Uruguay confirmed that the striker’s name was absent from the expanded list submitted ahead of the tournament. The development represents a major moment for La Celeste’s generational transition under Bielsa. Since taking charge, the former Leeds coach has consistently pushed for younger attacking options and a more intense playing style centered around players such as Darwin Nunez and other emerging talents. Luis Suarez (L) and Giorgian de Arrascaeta (R) of Uruguay talk with Marcelo Bielsa coach of Uruguay In addition, Diario Ole suggests that the relationship between Bielsa and Suarez never fully recovered following the striker’s public criticism in 2024. Although Suarez later apologized, Bielsa appears determined to continue reshaping the squad with the future in mind. According to Uruguayan media, the coaching staff believes the team’s long-term evolution requires complete commitment to the younger core ahead of the tournament in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. No Yamal vs Suarez clash in Group H? If the reports are confirmed officially, Suarez’s international story may already have reached its conclusion. His last appearance for Uruguay came in September 2024 during a World Cup qualifier against Paraguay. GROUP H:🇪🇸 Spain🇺🇾 Uruguay🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia🇨🇻 Cape Ver
Every World Cup, from Uruguay and Italy in 1930 and 1934, to Russia and Qatar in 2018 and 2022, has been to an extent about presenting an image to the worldThis was originally published in the newsletter The World Behind the Cup. Sign up for it here.Football fans will be well aware that in 1930 Uruguay both hosted and won the first World Cup, but less well known is the diplomatic backstory of the country’s entry on to the international sporting stage. In the 1920s, Uruguay’s foreign minister, who led one of the country’s two rival football associations, coordinated with a diplomat serving in Switzerland to give his federation legitimacy by joining Fifa. The diplomat also entered Uruguay into the 1924 Olympic football tournament in Paris – which was emerging as the premier venue for global football. That provoked panic back in Uruguay: nobody had expected him to do that and nobody quite knew how they would afford it; a federation official ended up having to use his own house as collateral on a loan to pay for the team’s passage across the Atlantic.Once they got to Europe, Uruguay quickly won admiration. First in nine friendlies as they travelled through Spain and then at the Olympic Games itself, where they became by far the biggest draw. The great novelist Colette was even dispatched to the villa where Uruguay were staying to record her impressions for the newspaper Le Matin. Playing brilliant, coherent passing football, Uruguay took gold at the Games.This was originally published in the newsletter The World Behind the Cup. Sign up for it here. Continue reading...
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Uruguay were utterly dominant against Saudi Arabia in their World Cup opener, but had to come from behind to salvage a late 1-1 draw. The post ‘We had to win this game’ – Bielsa rues Uruguay’s lapse in standards during Saudi draw appeared first on SoccerNews.
Spain and Barcelona have reportedly reached an agreement regarding when Lamine Yamal will be available to compete at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Spain are putting the finishing touches on their preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and one concern remains Lamine Yamal. The young Barcelona winger is recovering from a muscle injury, prompting meetings between all parties to determine the next steps. “Communication between Barca and the Royal Spanish Football Federation is constant, with full consensus on not exposing Lamine in the first two matches,” Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo reported on Wednesday. It later added one clarification: “Unless he were completely at 100%.” The report states that Spain are willing to be without Yamal for the opening two group-stage matches, believing the relatively low level of the opposition should allow them to secure positive results even without their best player. Cape Verde will be Spain’s opponent in the opening Group H match on Monday, June 15, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Six days later, Spain will face Saudi Arabia at the same venue. Spain coach Luis De La Fuente. When could Lamine Yamal be available? If Lamine Yamal’s recovery continues as expected and the original timeline is met, his World Cup debut could come in Spain’s third Group H match. “Everything is under control with Lamine Yamal ahead of his return in the United States, with Saturday, June 27 circled for the Spain-Uruguay match,” Mundo Deportivo added. By that point, Yamal will have gone more than two months without playing. His last appearance came on April 22, in Barcelona’s 1-0 win over Celta Vigo in La Liga. Considering the initial recovery timeline was projected at six weeks, he is expected to have enough time to return at full strength. It is no coincidence that this is the projected return date for Lamine. Soccer often delivers unexpected surprises, but early projections suggest the match against Uruguay will be Spain’s first truly demanding challenge of the World Cup. There, they will face a dangerous opponent in what could decide the top spot in the group, a key factor when determining the knockout-stage bracket. Spain’s key dates ahead of the World Cup Coach Luis de la Fuente will publicly announce Spain’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Monday, May 25. In the days that follow, the squad will gather to begin training camp, knowing they still have two friendlies before the tournament begins: June 4 against Iraq and June 8 against Peru.
Lamine Yamal remains one of the biggest names expected to lead Spain into a new era, while Luis Suarez suddenly found himself back in headlines as speculation grew over one final appearance on soccer’s biggest stage. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just 29 days away, attention across international soccer has shifted toward squad decisions, veteran stars, and the final emotional stories that could define the tournament. Lamine Yamal remains one of the biggest names expected to lead Spain into a new era, while Luis Suarez suddenly found himself back in headlines as speculation grew over one final appearance on soccer’s biggest stage. The former Barcelona striker, now playing alongside Lionel Messi at Inter Miami, recently reopened the door to a possible return for Uruguay despite stepping away from international duty in 2024. At the same time, Spain continues preparing for a difficult group-stage challenge that could eventually place Yamal face-to-face with some of South America’s biggest names. The rumors began after the MLS star publicly admitted he would still answer the call if Uruguay needed him. The 39-year-old forward made it clear that representing the national team remained deeply personal despite the controversy surrounding his departure nearly two years ago. “I would never say no to the national team if they need me, especially with a World Cup coming up,” Suarez revealed. The veteran striker also reflected on the difficult period that followed his criticism of Marcelo Bielsa after the 2024 Copa America. Suarez previously accused the Argentine coach of creating divisions inside the squad, comments that sparked major debate throughout Uruguay. However, the Inter Miami star appeared eager to move beyond the situation. “At the time, I stepped aside to make way for the younger generation. I said something I shouldn’t have said. I have already apologized,” Suarez explained. Luis Suarez played for Uruguay between 2007 and 2024. Those comments immediately fueled speculation that Uruguay could hand the country’s all-time leading scorer one final international opportunity. After all, Suarez remains one of the most iconic figures in the nation’s soccer history, having scored 69 goals in 143 appearances while helping Uruguay win the 2011 Copa América. What is Bielsa’s reported decision? Despite the emotional possibility of a farewell tournament, Uruguayan journalist Rodri Vazquez reveals that Marcelo Bielsa has not included Luis Suarez in the country’s preliminary 55-man World Cup squad. The decision reportedly ends Suarez’s realistic hopes of appearing at a fifth World Cup unless an unexpected late change occurs before FIFA’s final squad deadline. Multiple outlets in Uruguay confirmed that the striker’s name was absent from the expanded list submitted ahead of the tournament. The development represents a major moment for La Celeste’s generational transition under Bielsa. Since taking charge, the former Leeds coach has consistently pushed for younger attacking options and a more intense playing style centered around players such as Darwin Nunez and other emerging talents. Luis Suarez (L) and Giorgian de Arrascaeta (R) of Uruguay talk with Marcelo Bielsa coach of Uruguay In addition, Diario Ole suggests that the relationship between Bielsa and Suarez never fully recovered following the striker’s public criticism in 2024. Although Suarez later apologized, Bielsa appears determined to continue reshaping the squad with the future in mind. According to Uruguayan media, the coaching staff believes the team’s long-term evolution requires complete commitment to the younger core ahead of the tournament in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. No Yamal vs Suarez clash in Group H? If the reports are confirmed officially, Suarez’s international story may already have reached its conclusion. His last appearance for Uruguay came in September 2024 during a World Cup qualifier against Paraguay. GROUP H:🇪🇸 Spain🇺🇾 Uruguay🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia🇨🇻 Cape Ver
Every World Cup, from Uruguay and Italy in 1930 and 1934, to Russia and Qatar in 2018 and 2022, has been to an extent about presenting an image to the worldThis was originally published in the newsletter The World Behind the Cup. Sign up for it here.Football fans will be well aware that in 1930 Uruguay both hosted and won the first World Cup, but less well known is the diplomatic backstory of the country’s entry on to the international sporting stage. In the 1920s, Uruguay’s foreign minister, who led one of the country’s two rival football associations, coordinated with a diplomat serving in Switzerland to give his federation legitimacy by joining Fifa. The diplomat also entered Uruguay into the 1924 Olympic football tournament in Paris – which was emerging as the premier venue for global football. That provoked panic back in Uruguay: nobody had expected him to do that and nobody quite knew how they would afford it; a federation official ended up having to use his own house as collateral on a loan to pay for the team’s passage across the Atlantic.Once they got to Europe, Uruguay quickly won admiration. First in nine friendlies as they travelled through Spain and then at the Olympic Games itself, where they became by far the biggest draw. The great novelist Colette was even dispatched to the villa where Uruguay were staying to record her impressions for the newspaper Le Matin. Playing brilliant, coherent passing football, Uruguay took gold at the Games.This was originally published in the newsletter The World Behind the Cup. Sign up for it here. Continue reading...
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