Coach Tabárez breathed fresh air into the Uruguayan squad. Although this small country with only 3.5 million people is not necessarily a champion candidate before the tournament, the 71-year-old, the oldest strategist in the 2018 World Cup, has brought stability. and a strong youth system in the development of the national team. He also revived the concept of "Garra Charrúa," a distinct spirit that highlights the importance of persistence alongside skill.
"Being able to attend the four World Cups with the national team is astonishing to me personally," Tabárez said. "First of all it must be said that the time has passed. But during that time, I always try to maintain a positive attitude. When we started rebuilding the team in 2006, the goal was to change the minds of all. The world of football has changed a lot, especially if you compare 1990 to 2018. Football is not standing still; The world is not standing still. "
