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Uruguay\u2019s Manuel Ugarte (5) is carried off the field on a stretcher after an injury during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo\/Fernando Llano)<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n

ATLANTA \u2014 Uruguay midfielder Manuel Ugarte has sustained knee ligament damage, his club Manchester United said Sunday.<\/p>

Read more Guardians activate Chase DeLauter off the injured list<\/a><\/p>\n

Ugarte was injured in the first half of his country\u2019s 1-0 loss to Spain<\/a> on Friday, which saw Uruguay eliminated from the World Cup<\/a> at the group stage.<\/p>\n

\u201cAssessment of the injury is ongoing to determine the best course of treatment and the rehabilitation timescale,\u201d United said in a statement. \u201cEveryone wishes Manuel a successful recovery and we will be supporting him every step of the way.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ugarte played in all three of Uruguay\u2019s group games.<\/p>\n

His injury adds to a miserable tournament for the two-time world champion, which failed to win any of its games and was held to draws by unfancied Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia.<\/p>

Read more England-New Zealand decider gets twist on Day 4 as Stokes announces retirement amid Mitchell charge<\/a><\/p>\n

So disappointing was its campaign that outgoing coach Marcelo Bielsa said he had left nothing for Uruguayan soccer during his stint with the national team.<\/p>\n

Ugarte\u2019s injury will also impact United\u2019s preparations for the new season when it returns to the Champions League after a two-year absence.<\/p>

Read more Serena Williams gave herself a pep talk to play singles at Wimbledon at age 44<\/a><\/p>\n

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James Robson is at https:\/\/x.com\/jamesalanrobson<\/a><\/p>\n

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See more of AP\u2019s World Cup coverage here<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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