The Uruguay men’s soccer team faced another security challenge upon arriving in Miami for their opening match of the FIFA World Cup. This followed a significant delay of their flight from Mexico to the U.S., caused by paperwork issues.

On Monday, a video emerged on social media showing the team stopped outside their bus, preparing for their match against Saudi Arabia at Miami Stadium. Security officers and sniffer dogs meticulously inspected their luggage. Some players, including Manchester United’s Manuel Ugarte, appeared serious, while others were smiling.

The video’s exact location and time remained unclear, yet recognizable team members such as Ronald Araújo were visible during the security check. They were dressed in outfits matching those seen in broadcast footage before the game. Newsweek has reached out to the Uruguayan Football Association for comments on the incident and travel delays.

Despite these challenges, the team drew 1-1 against Saudi Arabia. Prior to their journey to the U.S., the squad intended to travel from Cancún, near their Playa del Carmen training base, to Fort Lauderdale on Sunday. However, their departure was delayed due to administrative problems. The FIFA-arranged flight reportedly lacked required documentation, leaving the players stranded in Mexico with further delays on their replacement flight.

A team spokesperson told The Athletic that FIFA was responsible for the delay, while FIFA attributed it to an “airline permitting issue.”

“Due to an airline permitting error in Mexico, the Uruguay national team’s departure from Cancun to Miami was delayed. The airline has apologized for the inconvenience caused,” the organization stated. “FIFA remained in close contact with the Uruguay national team throughout their delay and worked alongside airport and operational partners to expedite the process and minimize disruption to the team’s travel arrangements.”

This story is evolving. Stay tuned for updates.