The Uruguayan Football Association announced the former player's return to the national side.
The Uruguayan Football Association (AUF) stated that Diego Forlan is returning to the national team to occupy a technical position.
According to the AUF, Forlan is returning to provide his experience, leadership, and knowledge of international football in this new role.
A role model, icon, and emblem of an unforgettable generation
To contribute his experience, leadership, and profound knowledge of international football from a technical position
Diego Forlan has been appointed as head coach of both Uruguay's senior and Under-20 teams, succeeding Marcelo Bielsa after Uruguay’s group-stage exit from the World Cup, with Forlan set to lead the squad in upcoming friendly matches between September and November.
Diego Forlan has been appointed as head coach of both Uruguay's senior and Under-20 national teams, succeeding Marcelo Bielsa after Uruguay’s group-stage exit from the World Cup, with Forlan set to lead the squad in upcoming friendly matches between September and November.
Diego Forlan has been appointed as head coach of both Uruguay's senior and Under-20 national teams, succeeding Marcelo Bielsa after Uruguay's group-stage exit from the World Cup in the US, Mexico, and Canada — a departure Bielsa attributed to his inability to mold the squad, amid reported tensions within the team; Forlan, who scored 36 goals in 112 international appearances and won the 2010 World Cup Golden Ball, will begin his tenure with friendly matches between September and November.
Diego Forlan has been appointed as head coach of both Uruguay's senior and Under-20 national teams, succeeding Marcelo Bielsa after Uruguay's group-stage exit from the World Cup, and will immediately take charge of the Under-20 side ahead of the January 2027 continental championship, with his first duties including friendly matches between September and November — though the AUF has not disclosed contract details, and claims he is not an interim coach, contradicting disputed reports suggesting a temporary role until March.
Diego Forlan has been appointed as head coach of both Uruguay's senior and Under-20 national teams, succeeding Marcelo Bielsa after Uruguay’s group-stage exit from the World Cup, with Forlan set to lead the team in upcoming friendlies between September and November and take charge of the Under-20 side at the January 2027 continental championship — though the AUF has not disclosed contract details, and claims he is interim coach until March remain disputed.
Diego Forlan has been appointed as head coach of both Uruguay's senior and Under-20 national teams, succeeding Marcelo Bielsa after Uruguay’s group-stage exit from the World Cup, with Forlan set to lead the team in upcoming friendlies between September and November and take charge of the Under-20 squad at the January 2027 continental championship — though the AUF has not disclosed contract details, and claims he is interim coach until March remain disputed.
Diego Forlan has been appointed as head coach of both Uruguay's senior and Under-20 national teams, succeeding Marcelo Bielsa after Uruguay’s group-stage exit from the World Cup, and will immediately begin leading the U-20 side ahead of the January 2027 continental championship, with his first duties including friendly matches between September and November — though the AUF has not disclosed contract details, and claims he will not coach the Under-21 team, contradicting a disputed report.
