Manchester United confirms Ugarte knee injury in Uruguay World Cup defeat

Manchester United confirmed that Uruguay midfielder Manuel Ugarte suffered knee ligament damage during Uruguay’s World Cup defeat against Spain. Ugarte was stretchered off in the first half after twisting awkwardly during a tackle attempt in the build-up to Spain’s winning goal in Guadalajara. The 25-year-old held his head in his hands as he left the pitch, and reports suggested he could be sidelined for several months. The club said he was assessed by Uruguay’s medical staff on Saturday and will travel to Manchester for further tests. United added that the injury assessment is ongoing to determine the best course of treatment and the rehabilitation timeline. Ugarte’s future at Old Trafford is described as uncertain after he failed to make an appearance for Michael Carrick’s team following their April defeat against Leeds. He joined from Paris Saint-Germain in 2024 and has two goals in 69 appearances across all competitions, with the report published on Jun 28, 2026.