Valverde: I Focused on the World Cup Championship with Real Madrid's Support

Federico Valverde shared his World Cup goal during the Uruguay national team camp. He said he matured with the support he received from Real Madrid and the team’s history...

Scraper SystemMay 31, 2026, 03:47 PM

Real Madrid's midfielder Federico Valverde returned to his country to join the Uruguay national team's camp. He said he is preparing for the World Cup with great excitement and that his biggest goal is to lift the trophy. Valverde expressed his desire to become a World Cup champion wearing the national team jersey, which was his childhood dream, while emphasizing the need to progress step by step in the process. He stated that he plays an important role as one of the captains in the team coached by Marcelo Bielsa and that he is an exemplary figure in the locker room. He said the team aims to reach the semi-finals and finish fourth in the 2010 South Africa World Cup and that they want the people of Uruguay to be proud of this achievement. Speaking about his football performance and an off-field incident with teammate Aurélien Tchouaméni, Valverde emphasized that he received great support from the Real Madrid community and that such challenges are opportunities to grow both in football and in life. He believes this experience will make him a better captain. Valverde expressed sadness for his close friend Nahitan Nández, who was not included in the World Cup squad, and said they respect the coach's decisions. Regarding Nández's absence, Valverde said he is open to the possibility that coach Bielsa might occasionally consider him in the right-back position he plays at his club. He stated that he is ready for this role and willing to play in any position the coach needs. Finally, he said he found the team's high press and fast attack development in the friendly match against England in March positive and that they need to maintain this performance. Before this camp, Uruguay drew 1-1 with England, with Valverde scoring a penalty goal in the last minute of the match.

Valverde: I Focused on the World Cup Championship with Real Madrid's Support

Federico Valverde shared his World Cup goal during the Uruguay national team camp. He said he matured with the support he received from Real Madrid and the team’s history...