Immediately after their heartbreaking elimination from the 2022 World Cup, a handful of Uruguay players followed the match’s officiating crew off the pitch and into the tunnel.
Despite winning Friday’s final group game against Ghana 2–0, Uruguay was bounced from the World Cup due to a heroic goal in the 91st minute of the other Group H game by South Korea’s Hwang Hee-Chan. The stunner gave South Korea a victory over group-winner Portugal and more importantly, the goals scored advantage over Uruguay. With both sides level at four points, South Korea advanced to the next round while Uruguay was sent packing.
After the final whistle sounded, frustration abounded on the Uruguay bench. A group of about five players, including captain Edinson Cavani and at least three substitutes, made their way straight for the game’s referees.
