Fifa releases statement over Uruguay travel chaos before World Cup 2026 match (opens original article in a new tab)

FIFA attributed Uruguay's travel delay to an airline's permit error, causing the team to wait in Mexico before departing to Miami for their World Cup 2026 match.

• FIFA blamed an airline for Uruguay's travel delay to Miami due to flight permit issues
• Uruguay's team was stranded at a hotel in Cancun before being allowed to depart
• Multiple teams have faced travel issues entering the US for the World Cup 2026