Uruguay exited the World Cup in the group stage and did not qualify for the tournament.
advancement
semifinals
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beyond the pale
Their crucial match against Ghana, the last game of the group, saw a number of players commit infractions, with marquee player Kavanagh even hitting the VAR, the international
soccer league
(FIFA) is investigating and the players involved are facing suspensions and even six-month bans.
After the Uruguay v Ghana match, the players were extremely dissatisfied with the referee's decision and even surrounded the referee at one point. The investigation mainly targeted four players, including goalkeeper Messina, Jose Giovanni, Cavani and Gaudín, and the defender Jose Giovanni punched one of the officials after the match, while the scorer Cavani even knocked down the VAR equipment when he was walking into the player's tunnel.
According to the newspaper As, FIFA is investigating, and in serious cases, the four players could be punished by a ban on football-related activities for at least six months, which would have an impact on their careers; in the current situation, the players could be suspended for 10 to 15 matches, pending FIFA's decision.
