Uruguay’s World Cup 2026 bid comes as the team battles inconsistent form and recent underwhelming performances in tournaments. Uruguay was the first host and winner of the inaugural FIFA World Cup in 1930. Although La Celeste hasn’t lifted the World Cup trophy in 76 years.
The Uruguay World Cup 2026 team aims to win, even without their all-time top scorers, Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani. Get every Uruguay World Cup 2026 update, including the overview, squad, group table, fixtures, results, statistics and standings on SportPesa. Log in/register and get all the World Cup 2026 match details and updates in one place.
Uruguay national team profile overview
| Team | Uruguay national football team |
| Nickname | La Celeste |
| Confederation | CONMEBOL, the South American confederation. |
| Head coach | Marcelo Bielsa |
| Captain | Federico Valverde |
| Top scorer | Luis Suarez, 7 goals in 16 games |
| Most capped | Edinson Cavani and Fernando Muslera, with 17 matches |
| World Cup appearances | 15, including the 2026 World Cup |
| Best World Cup finish | Champions in 1930 and 1950 |
| Last World Cup finish | Group stage |
| World Cup record | 59 matches, 25 wins, 13 draws, 21 losses |
Uruguay World Cup 2026 qualification
Uruguay qualified directly for the World Cup for the fifth consecutive time, finishing fourth in the CONMEBOL qualifiers table. La Celesete won 7 of the 18 matches, drew 7, and lost 4. The inconsistent campaign saw Uruguay score 22 goals and concede 12, finishing with 28 points, 10 fewer than leaders Argentina.
Uruguay World Cup 2026 group
Uruguay competes in Group H for the initial World Cup stage. The Uruguay group for the 2026 World Cup features Spain, Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia. The group winner, second-place finisher and best third-ranked finisher advance to the knockout rounds.
Uruguay World Cup 2026 fixtures and match schedule
Browse the Uruguay World Cup 2026 schedule and the complete World Cup fixtures on SportPesa. The fixtures include the opponents, venues and kick-off time in East African Standard Time. Group H matches take place from June 16 to June 27 2026, across Atlanta, Houston, Miami, and Guadalajara.
Uruguay results at FIFA World Cup 2026
Get the World Cup 2026 live scores and results on Sportpesa. In the most recent match, Uruguay drew 1-1 with Saudi Arabia on June 16. Stay connected to our platform for more updates, live scores, and stats.
Uruguay World Cup 2026 table and standings
This section keeps you abreast of all World Cup 2026 standings. The table below shows Uruguay’s standings at the World Cup, including matches played, won or lost, goals conceded and scored, goal difference, and total points.
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | GF | GA | GD | Points |
| 1 | Spain | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | Cabo Verde | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Uruguay | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | Saudi Arabia | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Uruguay World Cup 2026 squad
Head coach Marcelo Bielsa announced the Uruguay World Cup 2026 squad on May 31 2026. Uruguay’s World Cup lineup excludes Luis Suárez, Edinson Cavani and Nahitan Nández, prioritising younger, more versatile players. Federico Valverde captains the squad that includes key players Darwin Núñez, Maximiliano Araújo, and Federico Viñas. The full 26-man squad list is below.
| Jersey No. | Player | Position | Club |
| 1 | Sergio Rochet | Goalkeeper | Internacional |
| 12 | Santiago Mele | Goalkeeper | Monterrey |
| 23 | Fernando Muslera | Goalkeeper | Galatasaray |
| 2 | José María Giménez | Defender | Atlético Madrid |
| 3 | Sebastián Cáceres | Defender | Club América |
| 4 | Ronald Araújo | Defender | Barcelona |
| 13 | Guillermo Varela | Defender | Flamengo |
| 16 | Mathías Olivera | Defender | Napoli |
| 17 | Matías Viña | Defender | Flamengo |
| 22 | Joaquín Piquerez | Defender | Palmeiras |
| 24 | Santiago Bueno | Defender | Wolverhampton Wanderers |
| 5 | Manuel Ugarte | Midfielder | Manchester United |
| 6 | Rodrigo Bentancur | Midfielder | Tottenham Hotspur |
| 7 | Nicolás de la Cruz | Midfielder | Flamengo |
| 8 | Federico Valverde | Midfielder | Real Madrid |
| 10 | Giorgian de Arrascaeta | Midfielder | Flamengo |
| 11 | Facundo Pellistri | Midfielder | Panathinaikos |
| 15 | Emiliano Martínez | Midfielder | FC Midtjylland |
| 20 | Maxi Araújo | Midfielder | Sporting CP |
| 25 | Juan Manuel Sanabria | Midfielder | Atlético San Luis |
| 26 | Rodrigo Zalazar | Midfielder | Braga |
| 9 | Darwin Núñez | Forward | Liverpool |
| 14 | Agustín Canobbio | Forward | Fluminense |
| 18 | Brian Rodríguez | Forward | Club América |
| 19 | Rodrigo Aguirre | Forward | Club América |
| 21 | Federico Viñas | Forward | Real Oviedo |
Uruguay World Cup kit
Nike designed the Uruguay World Cup 2026 jerseys. The home kit is sky blue with navy accents and a white collar and crest. Uruguay World Cup 2026 away kit channels defiance with bright blue wing patterns over a navy base. Uruguay’s World Cup kit is deep red with a front star pattern and white trailing lines at the shoulders.
Uruguay World Cup 2026 coach
Coach Marcelo Bielsa has led the Uruguay squad for the 2026 World Cup on May 11 2023. He coached Argentina and Chile in the 2002 and 2010 World Cups, respectively. Bielsa uses a 4-3-3 system of continuous attacking football.
Uruguay World Cup 2026 statistics
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Uruguay World Cup 2026 predictions, betting tips, and odds
Uruguay is projected to advance to the knockout rounds. There, manager Marcelo Bielsa’s attacking tactics could endanger many and lead La Celeste to the quarter-finals. Place your bets for Uruguay in the 2026 World Cup on SportPesa.
Why Uruguay could add a star for the 2026 World Cup to its crest
Uruguay’s relentless attacking football could push them deeper into the draw, especially against defensive teams. The team has to avoid defensive errors against teams with transitioning tactics. Get accurate Uruguay World Cup 2026 odds on SportPesa.
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FAQs on the Uruguay national football team
Why did Uruguay boycott the World Cup?
Uruguay boycotted the 1934 World Cup in Italy to protest Europe’s refusal to participate in the 1930 World Cup. Only 4 European nations accepted Uruguay’s invitation for the 1930 World Cup.
What are Uruguay’s 4 stars?
These are the four golden stars on Uruguay’s football crest. They represent the four international titles won by Uruguay: the 1924 and 1928 Olympic Games and the 1930 and 1950 FIFA World Cups.
Where are Uruguay’s matches in the World Cup 2026?
Uruguay’s matches are held in the USA’s Miami Hard Rock Stadium and Estadio Guadalajara in Mexico.
Conclusion
The Uruguay World Cup 2026 team is synonymous with Garra charrúa, a tenacity that allows them to punch above their weight. With this indomitable spirit, Uruguay’s long wait for the trophy might finally end. Bet on the Uruguay World Cup 2026 team in all World Cup matches on Sportpesa.