Uruguay takes measures for its national team’s game against the Vinotinto

Soon Venezuela y Uruguay will face each other in the playoffs of the World Cup 2026which caused concern to the Uruguayan government

A little less than a month before the meeting, the Uruguayan Football Association (AUF) and the state authorities, analyze the possible risks that the visit of the selected player to Venezuela could entail, given the diplomatic context.

Meeting of state and sports authorities

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Omar Paganinitook the initiative to call the sports authorities to discuss the situation. Representatives of the sports authorities participated in a meeting held on Thursday 8th. ONthe Chancellery y National Secretariat of Sportsto assess the implications of this trip.

“The idea came from the chancellor, basically to explain the relationship between the two countries and to find out what the Uruguayan delegation might need during its stay in Venezuela.”declared the Uruguayan national secretary of sport, Sebastian Bauza.

For its part, Paganini He assured that, despite the withdrawal of diplomatic personnel ordered by Nicolas Madurothe government Luis Lacalle Pou maintains a representation in Venezuela through administrative officials. These will be responsible for ensuring the necessary logistics for the Uruguayan team during its stay in the country.

Uruguay has already started coordinating logistics

It is important to note that the match is scheduled for the Maturin Monumental Stadiumstate MonagasIn this sense, the coach Jorge Giordanomade a previous trip to coordinate aspects such as accommodation, transportation and training center for the Uruguayan team led by the Argentine Marcelo Bielsa.

Exchange of locations

During the meeting, a proposal was made to consider an exchange of locations for the match, suggesting that the meeting be held on September 10 in Montevideowith the commitment that Uruguay trip to Venezuela in June 2025 to meet the date corresponding to this qualifying cycle.

However, although this option is still on the table, it will only be confirmed after a detailed analysis of the current situation, due to the persistent uncertainty in the relations between the two nations.

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