Diego Forlán succeeds Marcelo Bielsa as Uruguay manager on temporary basis

• Bielsa departed after acrimonious World Cup exit

• Former United striker takes charge until March 2027

The former Manchester United striker Diego Forlán is poised to take over on a temporary basis as the new Uruguay manager after Marcelo Bielsa left the role following a sorry World Cup campaign.

La Celeste were https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/27/uruguay-spain-world-cup-match-report">knocked out at the tournament’s group stage after two draws from their three games, before Bielsa https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/27/marcelo-bielsa-exits-world-cup-stage-with-uruguay-admission">took the blame for the disappointing results and performances amid reported tensions in the dressing room.