Uruguay delayed by plane paperwork as World Cup travel challenges continue

• Bielsa unruffled but Giménez says situation was ‘difficult’

• Initial flight from Mexico cancelled and second delayed

Uruguay’s preparations for their opening World Cup game against Saudi Arabia were severely disrupted after their flight from Mexico was hit by multiple delays.

Marcelo Bielsa’s squad had been due to fly from Cancún to Fort Lauderdale early on Sunday afternoon, but paperwork issues relating to the plane led to their initial flight being cancelled.

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