FIFA Ranking #11 · 14 World Cups · Best: Champions
Two-time world champions with a fearsome football culture, Uruguay arrive at 2026 with one of their most talented squads in decades. Under the volcanic tactical genius of Marcelo Bielsa, the Celeste are genuine contenders to spring a major upset.
Group H opponents
Federico Valverde
⭐ Star PlayerReal Madrid
Midfielder
58
Caps
12
Goals
27
Age
Real Madrid's box-to-box dynamo and Uruguay's heartbeat — combines elite technical ability with ferocious work rate.
Darwin Núñez
Liverpool
Striker
48
Caps
22
Goals
26
Age
Explosive Liverpool striker with electric pace and finishing ability; Uruguay's primary goal threat.
Rodrigo Bentancur
Tottenham Hotspur
Midfielder
56
Caps
6
Goals
29
Age
Composed progressive midfielder who links play and protects the defence with intelligence.
Ronald Araújo
Barcelona
Centre-Back
40
Caps
5
Goals
27
Age
Barcelona's commanding centre-back who combines physical dominance with composure on the ball.
All times local to venue. Group stage results determine knockout seedings.
Saudi Arabia
FIFA #56
Hard Rock Stadium
Miami, FL
Cape Verde
FIFA #74
Hard Rock Stadium
Miami, FL
Spain
FIFA #2
Estadio AKRON
Guadalajara, Mexico
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2× World Champions
Most decorated in their region
14
Appearances
2
Titles
#11
FIFA Rank
Champions
Best Result
Uruguay are the original world champions, winning the inaugural 1930 tournament on home soil then shocking Brazil 2–1 in the 1950 Maracanazo. Legends like Suárez and Forlán kept the tradition alive in modern times with memorable runs in 2010 (4th) and 2022.
Formation
Double pivot for solidity, one No.10 behind the striker
Head Coach
Marcelo Bielsa
Argentine · 4-2-3-1
Marcelo Bielsa leads Uruguay into the 2026 World Cup with a 4-2-3-1 system built around the squad's strengths. With 2 World Cup titles in the trophy cabinet, expectations remain sky-high.
The three teams Uruguay must face in the group stage.
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