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Uruguay — World Cup 2026
2× FIFA World Cup winner (1930, 1950)
Group H · Model Elo 1921 · Founded 1901 · Estadio Centenario
Uruguay are in Group H. Our model rates their title chance at 0.0% (Elo strength 1921, reaching the knockout stage 0% of the time). Below are AI predictions for all 3 group-stage fixtures.
About Uruguay
Uruguay are one of the 48 teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, drawn in Group H. The national side was founded in 1901. They play home matches at the Estadio Centenario in Montevideo, Uruguay, which seats 60,235.
- Founded: 1901
- Home stadium: Estadio Centenario (capacity 60,235)
- Based in: Montevideo, Uruguay
- Official site: auf.org.uy/mayores
Squad (27)
Goalkeepers
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1. Sergio Rochet · Goalkeeper · age 33 · Internacional -
1. Fernando Muslera · Goalkeeper · age 40 · Estudiantes de La Plata -
77. Santiago Mele · Goalkeeper · age 28 · Monterrey
Defenders
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2. Guillermo Varela · Right-Back · age 33 · Flamengo -
2. José María Giménez · Centre-Back · age 31 · Atlético Madrid -
4. Ronald Araújo · Centre-Back · age 27 · Barcelona -
4. Santiago Bueno · Centre-Back · age 27 · Wolverhampton Wanderers -
4. Sebastián Cáceres · Centre-Back · age 26 · América -
8. Juan Manuel Sanabria · Left-Back · age 26 · Real Salt Lake -
17. Mathías Olivera · Left-Back · age 28 · Napoli -
18. Matías Viña · Left-Back · age 28 · River Plate -
22. Joaquín Piquerez · Left-Back · age 27 · Palmeiras
Midfielders
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8. Federico Valverde · Central Midfield · age 27 · Real Madrid -
10. Giorgian De Arrascaeta · Attacking Midfield · age 32 · Flamengo -
16. Rodrigo Zalazar · Attacking Midfield · age 26 · Braga -
18. Nicolás De La Cruz · Central Midfield · age 29 · Flamengo -
25. Manuel Ugarte · Defensive Midfield · age 25 · Manchester United -
30. Rodrigo Bentancur · Defensive Midfield · age 29 · Tottenham Hotspur -
32. Emiliano Martínez · Defensive Midfield · age 26 · Palmeiras
Forwards
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7. Brian Rodríguez · Left Wing · age 26 · América -
7. Darwin Núñez · Centre-Forward · age 27 · Al-Hilal -
9. Federico Viñas · Centre-Forward · age 28 · Real Oviedo -
17. Agustín Canobbio · Right Winger · age 27 · Fluminense -
20. Maximiliano Araújo · Left Wing · age 26 · Sporting CP -
27. Rodrigo Aguirre · Centre-Forward · age 31 · Tigres -
28. Facundo Pellistri · Right Winger · age 24 · Panathinaikos
Staff
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Marcelo Bielsa · Manager · age 70 · Uruguay
Current squad data from TheSportsDB.
Record
Uruguay have played 973 internationals since 1902, winning 428 for a 44.0% win rate (428W 242D 303L, 1,537 goals for / 1,182 against). At the FIFA World Cup their record is 25W 15D 22L from 62 matches.
Recent form
- L vs Spain 0–1 · 2026-06-26 · FIFA World Cup
- D vs Cape Verde 2–2 · 2026-06-21 · FIFA World Cup
- D vs Saudi Arabia 1–1 · 2026-06-15 · FIFA World Cup
- D vs Algeria 0–0 · 2026-03-31
- D vs England 1–1 · 2026-03-27
- L vs USA 1–5 · 2025-11-18
Historical results from the martj42 dataset (CC0).
Uruguay's Top World Cup Scorers
- Óscar Míguez — 8 World Cup goals
- Luis Suárez — 7 World Cup goals
- Diego Forlán — 6 World Cup goals
- Pedro Cea — 5 World Cup goals
- Juan Alberto Schiaffino — 5 World Cup goals
- Edinson Cavani — 5 World Cup goals
World Cup goals only · data from the martj42 dataset (CC0). See all-time World Cup top scorers.
Group H Fixtures & Predictions
FAQ
Which group is Uruguay in at the 2026 World Cup?
Uruguay are in Group H.
What are Uruguay's chances of winning the 2026 World Cup?
Our model gives Uruguay a 0.0% chance of winning the tournament, from an Elo strength rating of 1921.
When was the Uruguay national football team founded?
1901.
Where do Uruguay play their home matches?
At the Estadio Centenario in Montevideo, Uruguay (capacity 60,235).
How many World Cups has Uruguay won?
Uruguay have won the FIFA World Cup 2 times: 1930, 1950.
What is Uruguay's all-time record?
Uruguay have played 973 internationals, winning 428 (44.0%). At the World Cup they have 25 wins, 15 draws and 22 defeats from 62 matches.