Uruguay have appointed football legend Diego Forlan as interim head coach following the departure of Marcelo Bielsa after the country’s disappointing FIFA World Cup campaign. The 47-year-old former striker will combine the role with his current position as Uruguay’s under-20 coach while the federation searches for a permanent manager. His appointment follows Bielsa’s exit after Uruguay failed to progress beyond the group stage of the World Cup. Alongside his responsibilities with the senior national team, Forlan will continue preparing Uruguay’s under-20 side for the South American qualifiers ahead of the 2027 FIFA Under-20 World Cup. The former striker will now be tasked with restoring confidence within the senior squad as Uruguay begins a new chapter following its disappointing World Cup campaign.