Uruguay
Uruguay (URU) have been drawn in Group H for the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside Spain, Cabo Verde, Saudi Arabia. Head coach Marcelo Bielsa leads the squad. Ranked #11 by FIFA, the team have made 14 World Cup appearance(s) and won the tournament 2 time(s).
Marcelo Bielsa
ARMarcelo Alberto Bielsa Caldera ([maɾˈselo alˈβeɾto ˈβjelsa], nicknamed El Loco Bielsa [ˈloko ˈβjelsa], meaning 'The Madman Bielsa'; born 21 July 1955) is an Argentine professional football manager who is the current manager of the Uruguay national team. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential coaches of all time. Bielsa played as a defender in Newell's Old Boys' First Division team and was a member of Argentina U23 in the 1976 Pre-Olympic Tournament, but retired when he was 25 to focus on coaching. Bielsa has managed several football clubs and also the national teams of Argentina and Chile. He developed his career as coach of Newell's Old Boys where he won several titles in the early 1990s, before moving to Mexico in 1992, briefly coaching Club Atlas and Club América.
- 2012 Athletic Bilbao Copa del Rey Runner-up
- 2014-15 Ligue 1 Champion (Marseille)
- 2004 Olympic Gold Medal (Argentina)
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GK Uruguay's first-choice goalkeeper. Currently plying his trade at Inter Milan, a commanding presence between the posts, Sergio Rochet is known for sharp reflexes and assured shot-stopping, serving as the last line of defense for Uruguay. Has earned 20 international caps. Set to compete with Uruguay at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 14 previous tournament appearances.
GK Uruguay's next-generation goalkeeper. Currently plying his trade at Independiente, a commanding presence between the posts, Santiago Mele is known for sharp reflexes and assured shot-stopping, serving as the last line of defense for Uruguay. Has earned 3 international caps, an emerging talent on the international stage. Set to compete with Uruguay at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 14 previous tournament appearances.
GK Currently plying his trade at Estudiantes, a dependable goalkeeper, Fernando Muslera is known for his commanding presence and shot-stopping ability, forming a key part of Uruguay's squad. Set to represent Uruguay at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
DF Atlético Madrid centre-back and Uruguay's defensive leader and vice-captain. Currently plying his trade at Atlético Madrid, a dependable defender, José María Giménez combines positional intelligence with tenacious tackling, forming a key part of Uruguay's backline. Has earned 85 international caps, scoring 5 goals, making him one of the most senior figures in the squad. Set to compete with Uruguay at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 14 previous tournament appearances.
DF Wolverhampton centre-back and a promising addition to Uruguay's defence. Currently plying his trade at Wolverhampton, a dependable defender, Santiago Bueno combines positional intelligence with tenacious tackling, forming a key part of Uruguay's backline. Has earned 5 international caps, an emerging talent on the international stage. Set to compete with Uruguay at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 14 previous tournament appearances.
DF Barcelona centre-back and the pillar of Uruguay's defence. Currently plying his trade at Barcelona, a dependable defender, Ronald Araújo combines positional intelligence with tenacious tackling, forming a key part of Uruguay's backline. Has earned 25 international caps, scoring 2 goals. Set to compete with Uruguay at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 14 previous tournament appearances.
DF Flamengo right-back and an experienced full-back for Uruguay. Currently plying his trade at Flamengo, a dependable defender, Guillermo Varela combines positional intelligence with tenacious tackling, forming a key part of Uruguay's backline. Has earned 10 international caps. Set to compete with Uruguay at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 14 previous tournament appearances.
DF Napoli left-back and Uruguay's first-choice on the left flank. Currently plying his trade at Napoli, a dependable defender, Mathías Olivera combines positional intelligence with tenacious tackling, forming a key part of Uruguay's backline. Has earned 25 international caps. Set to compete with Uruguay at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 14 previous tournament appearances.
DF Club América centre-back and a rising force in Uruguay's defence. Currently plying his trade at Club América, a dependable defender, Sebastián Cáceres combines positional intelligence with tenacious tackling, forming a key part of Uruguay's backline. Has earned 10 international caps. Set to compete with Uruguay at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 14 previous tournament appearances.
DF Currently plying his trade at Palmeiras, a dependable defender, Joaquín Piquerez combines positional intelligence with tenacious tackling, forming a key part of Uruguay's squad. Set to represent Uruguay at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
DF Currently plying his trade at Vasco da Gama, a dependable defender, José Luis Rodríguez combines positional intelligence with tenacious tackling, forming a key part of Uruguay's squad. Set to represent Uruguay at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
DF Currently plying his trade at Real Salt Lake, a dependable defender, Juan Manuel Sanabria combines positional intelligence with tenacious tackling, forming a key part of Uruguay's squad. Set to represent Uruguay at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
DF Currently plying his trade at Flamengo, a dependable defender, Matías Viña combines positional intelligence with tenacious tackling, forming a key part of Uruguay's squad. Set to represent Uruguay at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
MF Benfica midfielder and a technically gifted option in Uruguay's engine room. Currently plying his trade at River Plate, an industrious midfielder, Nicolás De La Cruz excels at dictating tempo and linking defense to attack, acting as the creative engine for Uruguay. Has earned 25 international caps, scoring 3 goals. Set to compete with Uruguay at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 14 previous tournament appearances.
MF Flamengo number 10 and Uruguay's creative attacking midfielder. Currently plying his trade at Flamengo, an industrious midfielder, Giorgian De Arrascaeta excels at dictating tempo and linking defense to attack, acting as the creative engine for Uruguay. Has earned 40 international caps, scoring 4 goals. Set to compete with Uruguay at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 14 previous tournament appearances.
MF Manchester United defensive midfielder and Uruguay's midfield destroyer. Currently plying his trade at Manchester United, an industrious midfielder, Manuel Ugarte excels at dictating tempo and linking defense to attack, acting as the creative engine for Uruguay. Has earned 25 international caps. Set to compete with Uruguay at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 14 previous tournament appearances.
MF Real Madrid box-to-box midfielder and Uruguay's new-generation leader. Currently plying his trade at Real Madrid, an industrious midfielder, Federico Valverde excels at dictating tempo and linking defense to attack, acting as the creative engine for Uruguay. Has earned 60 international caps, scoring 5 goals, building significant international experience. Set to compete with Uruguay at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 14 previous tournament appearances.
MF Currently plying his trade at Club América América, a dependable midfielder, Brian Rodríguez brings vision, composure and creativity to the midfield, forming a key part of Uruguay's squad. Set to represent Uruguay at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
MF Currently plying his trade at Palmeiras, a dependable midfielder, Emiliano Martínez brings vision, composure and creativity to the midfield, forming a key part of Uruguay's squad. Set to represent Uruguay at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
MF Currently plying his trade at Real Oviedo, a dependable midfielder, Nicolás Fonseca brings vision, composure and creativity to the midfield, forming a key part of Uruguay's squad. Set to represent Uruguay at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
FW Liverpool striker and Uruguay's main forward. Currently plying his trade at Liverpool, a clinical forward, Darwin Núñez possesses sharp finishing instincts and intelligent movement, serving as Uruguay's primary attacking threat. Has earned 45 international caps, scoring 11 goals. Set to compete with Uruguay at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 14 previous tournament appearances.
FW Panathinaikos winger and a pacey attacker for Uruguay. Currently plying his trade at Manchester United, a clinical forward, Facundo Pellistri possesses sharp finishing instincts and intelligent movement, serving as Uruguay's primary attacking threat. Has earned 20 international caps, scoring 2 goals. Set to compete with Uruguay at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 14 previous tournament appearances.
FW Orlando City winger and an exciting attacking talent for Uruguay. Currently plying his trade at Orlando City, a clinical forward, Facundo Torres possesses sharp finishing instincts and intelligent movement, serving as Uruguay's primary attacking threat. Has earned 15 international caps, scoring 2 goals. Set to compete with Uruguay at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 14 previous tournament appearances.
FW Athletico Paranaense winger and a pacy wide player for Uruguay. Currently plying his trade at Athletico Paranaense, a clinical forward, Agustín Canobbio possesses sharp finishing instincts and intelligent movement, serving as Uruguay's primary attacking threat. Has earned 15 international caps, scoring 2 goals. Set to compete with Uruguay at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 14 previous tournament appearances.
FW FC Toluca winger and a fresh attacking option for Uruguay. Currently plying his trade at Peñarol, a clinical forward, Maximiliano Araújo possesses sharp finishing instincts and intelligent movement, serving as Uruguay's primary attacking threat. Has earned 10 international caps, scoring 2 goals. Set to compete with Uruguay at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 14 previous tournament appearances.
FW Currently plying his trade at AC Monza, a dependable forward, Agustín Álvarez possesses sharp finishing instincts and intelligent movement, forming a key part of Uruguay's squad. Set to represent Uruguay at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
FW Currently plying his trade at Real Oviedo, a dependable forward, Federico Viñas possesses sharp finishing instincts and intelligent movement, forming a key part of Uruguay's squad. Set to represent Uruguay at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
FW Currently plying his trade at Club América América, a dependable forward, Rodrigo Aguirre possesses sharp finishing instincts and intelligent movement, forming a key part of Uruguay's squad. Set to represent Uruguay at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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FAQ
- What group is Uruguay in at the 2026 World Cup?
- Uruguay are in Group H alongside Spain, Cabo Verde, Saudi Arabia.
- Who is the head coach of Uruguay?
- The head coach of Uruguay is Marcelo Bielsa.
- What is Uruguay's best World Cup finish?
- Uruguay's best result is Champion, with 14 total appearances.