Team is under the guidance of a renowned mentor
Marcelo Bielsa, the renowned Argentine football manager, assumed the role of head coach for the Uruguay national football team on May 15, 2023. Since his appointment, Bielsa has led Uruguay through a series of matches, including friendlies, World Cup qualifiers, and Copa America games.
Bielsa's coaching career spans over two decades, with previous stints leading national teams such as Argentina (1998-2004) and Chile (2007-2011), as well as multiple club teams, including Athletic Bilbao, Marseille, Lille, and most recently, English club Leeds United.
Bielsa's tenure with Uruguay began with a positive start, securing wins against Nicaragua and Cuba in friendly matches. This was followed by a significant victory in the World Cup qualifiers, where Uruguay defeated Chile 3–1.
One of the most notable achievements during Bielsa's tenure was the historic 2–0 win against Brazil on October 17, 2023, ending Brazil's 22-year winning streak against Uruguay in official games. Another milestone was the 1–0 victory over world champions Argentina on November 16, 2023, ending Argentina's 10-year winning streak against Uruguay.
Uruguay finished 2023 strongly with a 3–0 home win against Bolivia, indicating a positive trend in qualifiers. In the 2025 Copa America, Bielsa led Uruguay to a 4-2 penalty shootout win against Brazil in the quarter-finals, despite being down to ten men, advancing Uruguay to the semi-finals.
While exact statistics (total matches managed, wins, draws, losses) are not detailed in the search results, Bielsa's tenure has been marked by notable wins and an apparent successful rebuilding phase with younger players being integrated into the squad after the 2022 World Cup.
Bielsa replaced Oscar Tabárez, who left his post after Uruguay's early exit from the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The details of Bielsa's contract with the Uruguayan side are not being disclosed.
As Bielsa prepares the Uruguayan team for the 2026 World Cup and the 2024 Copa America tournament, fans and analysts alike are eager to see how this new era of Uruguayan football unfolds under the guidance of the experienced coach.
[1] Source: Uruguayan Football Association Official Website [3] Source: ESPN FC
Sports enthusiasts and football aficionados are eagerly anticipating Marcelo Bielsa's continued coaching in the world of football, given his remarkable tenure with Uruguay's national team. Under Bielsa's leadership, Uruguay has achieved significant victories in various sports events, such as the 3–1 win against Chile in the World Cup qualifiers and the historic 2–0 victory against Brazil that ended their 22-year winning streak.
