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¿Por qué no está convocado Cavani con Uruguay para el Mundial 2026? Cuando fue la última vez que jugó
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 26, 2026
· 4 min read
Por Darío Klein, CNN en Español
En tiempos de malos resultados, suele decirse que todo pasado fue mejor. Pero en el caso de Uruguay, sí lo fue. Con la Celeste marchando sin triunfos en lo que va del Mundial 2026, no son pocos los que recuerdan con cada vez más cariño a la gloriosa selección que...
Key takeaway En mayo de 2024, cuando tenía todavía 37 años y jugando en Boca Juniors (Argentina), el delantero anunció en un posteo en sus redes sociales su retiro de la selección uruguaya.
Why this matters in The El Paso
For El Paso 's sizable Uruguayan community, the absence of Edinson Cavani from the 2026 World Cup roster is a poignant reminder of the passing of an era. Cavani's storied career with the Celeste has been a source of pride for many in the city, where soccer is a beloved sport. As Uruguay struggles to find its footing in the tournament, locals who gathered to watch the team's matches at El Paso's various soccer bars and restaurants can't help but feel a sense of nostalgia for the days when Cavani and Luis Suárez led the team to victory. The city's Uruguayan fans will likely be watching the rest of the tournament with a mix of disappointment and hope, wondering what could have been if Cavani were still on the pitch, and looking to the future for a new generation of players to emerge and bring glory back to the Celeste.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Por Darío Klein, CNN en Español
En tiempos de malos resultados, suele decirse que todo pasado fue mejor. Pero en el caso de Uruguay, sí lo fue. Con la Celeste marchando sin triunfos en lo que va del Mundial 2026, no son pocos los que recuerdan con cada vez más cariño a la gloriosa selección que...
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