Julio César Cortés
Julio César 'Pocho' Cortés was a notable figure in Central American football, known for his contributions as both a player and a coach. Born in Uruguay, he played for the Uruguayan national team in the FIFA World Cups of 1962, 1966, and 1970 before moving to Guatemala, where he became a prominent player for Club Social y Deportivo Municipal. Cortés transitioned into coaching, leading the Guatemalan national team during two separate terms and achieving notable success, including winning the Copa Uncaf in 2001. He also had a successful coaching career with local clubs such as Suchitepéquez, Juventud Retalteca, and Jalapa. Cortés passed away on July 24, 2025, in Costa Rica at the age of 84.
Born on Jul 24, 1941 (84 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Uruguay | 2 | 7.00 | 0.12% | +10% | 3,473,730 | 4,747 | $54,000 | 74$ |
| Costa Rica | 1 | 9.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 5,094,118 | 2,991 | $62,000 | 36$ |
| Guatemala | 1 | 8.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 17,915,568 | 12,992 | $82,000 | 59$ |
| Totals | 4 | 26,483,416 | 20,730 | $198,000 | 169$ |
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Uruguay:
Julio César Cortes was remembered with a minute of silence before the match.
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Uruguay:
Julio César Cortés was a historic player for Peñarol and a three-time World Cup participant with the Uruguayan national team.
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Costa Rica:
Julio César Cortés, a prominent player who participated in three World Cups, passed away in Costa Rica.
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Guatemala:
Cortés was a former coach of the Guatemala National Team and a player for Uruguay in three World Cups.
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