Capital and largest city of Uruguay
Uruguay has faced travel snags ahead of its Group H opener with Saudi Arabia. Paperwork delays forced the team to depart Cancún on a second flight, arriving in Florida hours later. The coach and captain have downplayed the disruption, stressing rest and preparation.
The Vatican confirms a November 6–17 Latin America tour, with stops in Uruguay, Argentina and Peru. Leo has deep ties to Peru, including former tenure as Chiclayo bishop and Peruvian citizenship, making Chiclayo a key moment of the visit. Argentina and France are also on the itinerary, continuing a busy early pontificate.