The Uruguayan national team has arrived in Miami, Florida, ahead of their opening match in the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign. Their arrival was delayed due to a documentation error caused by FIFA. The team was greeted by enthusiastic fans chanting support, including slogans for the team ("Soy Celeste") and star player Darwin Núñez ("¡Dale Darwin!"). Uruguay will begin its World Cup journey on Monday, with kickoff scheduled for 7:00 PM Uruguay time. The team is now preparing for the match after resolving the travel issues. This marks the start of Uruguay’s participation in the expanded 2026 tournament, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The incident highlights potential logistical challenges even for established national teams navigating international competitions.