Diego Forlan Appointed Interim Head Coach of Uruguay

Diego Forlan has been appointed as the interim head coach of the Uruguay national football team after Marcelo Bielsa's departure.

Forlan takes over following Uruguay's failure to advance past the group stage in the recent World Cup. The 47-year-old will lead the team during upcoming friendlies this autumn while a permanent manager is expected to be named by the end of this year or early 2027.

In addition to his role with the senior team, Forlan will also coach Uruguay's Under-20 squad. Bielsa, who had been in charge since May 2023, oversaw 39 matches, winning 15, but stepped down after the team's disappointing World Cup performance.