Forlán's new Uruguay regains smile after World Cup disappointment

Uruguay won two of three matches on an Asian tour under interim manager Diego Forlán, bouncing back after a disappointing World Cup campaign.

Uruguay closed an Asian tour on Tuesday with two victories and one defeat under interim manager Diego Forlán, restoring confidence after a poor World Cup campaign. The team lost 3–1 to Japan but defeated South Korea 4–1 and India 6–1, with several young players earning their debuts. Forlán, the former Villarreal and Atlético Madrid striker, was brought in to lead the squad while also taking charge of the under-20 side. The results mark a turnaround from Marcelo Bielsa's final stretch, which saw Uruguay win only twice in ten matches before exiting the World Cup group stage.