Uruguay at the 2026 World Cup – Squad, Stats, Fixtures & History
| FIFA Ranking | 11 |
| Confederation | CONMEBOL |
| Manager | Marcelo Bielsa |
| Captain | Federico Valverde |
| Nickname | La Celeste |
| World Cup Titles | 2 (1930, 1950) |
| World Cup Appearances | 14 |
| Best Finish | Champions (1930, 1950) |
| 2022 World Cup | Group stage — eliminated |
| 2026 Group | Group H (Spain, Uruguay, Saudi Arabia, Cabo Verde) |
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Uruguay Official Squad — World Cup 2026
26 players · Announced May 31, 2026 by Marcelo Bielsa
This is the official 26-man roster submitted by Marcelo Bielsa for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Goalkeepers
| Player | Club | Age | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergio Rochet | Internacional | 32 | 6 | — |
| Fernando Muslera | Estudiantes | 39 | 6 | — |
| Santiago Mele | Monterrey | 28 | 8 | 0 |
Defenders
| Player | Club | Age | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José María Giménez | Atlético Madrid | 30 | 9 | 1 |
| Ronald Araújo | Barcelona | 26 | 8 | 1 |
| Guillermo Varela | Flamengo | 32 | 9 | 0 |
| Santiago Bueno | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 27 | 0 | 0 |
| Sebastián Cáceres | Club América | 26 | 0 | 0 |
| Mathías Olivera | Napoli | 28 | 6 | 1 |
| Joaquín Piquerez | Palmeiras | 27 | 6 | 1 |
| Matías Viña | River Plate | 28 | 5 | 1 |
Midfielders
| Player | Club | Age | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federico Valverde(C) | Real Madrid | 27 | 1 | 1 |
| Manuel Ugarte | Manchester United | 24 | 14 | 1 |
| Rodrigo Bentancur | Tottenham Hotspur | 28 | 14 | — |
| Emiliano Martínez | Palmeiras | 26 | 6 | 0 |
| Agustín Canobbio | Fluminense | 27 | 11 | 2 |
| Juan Manuel Sanabria | Real Salt Lake | 25 | 2 | 0 |
| Giorgian de Arrascaeta | Flamengo | 31 | 7 | 0 |
| Nicolás de la Cruz | Flamengo | 28 | 9 | 0 |
| Rodrigo Zalazar | Braga | 26 | 3 | — |
| Facundo Pellistri | Panathinaikos | 24 | 7 | 2 |
| Maximiliano Araújo | Sporting CP | 25 | 10 | 1 |
| Brian Rodríguez | Club América | 25 | 7 | 2 |
Forwards
| Player | Club | Age | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darwin Núñez | Al-Hilal | 26 | 9 | 1 |
| Rodrigo Aguirre | Tigres UANL | 31 | 1 | 1 |
| Federico Viñas | Real Oviedo | 27 | 1 | 1 |
Notable absentees
Fernando Muslera at 39 was pulled out of retirement to chase his FIFTH consecutive World Cup (2010, 2014, 2018, 2022, 2026) — a Uruguayan record. Captain José María Giménez at 31 enters his fourth World Cup with 99 caps, approaching the century at this tournament. Federico Valverde is the heartbeat of the side after multiple Champions League titles with Real Madrid. Bielsa selected just THREE forwards, building around 12 midfielders for his trademark high-pressing, transition-heavy system. The squad has 7 players from Brazilian Série A, 4 from Liga MX, and 3 Premier League players (Ugarte, Bentancur, Bueno). Uruguay are in Group H with Saudi Arabia, Cape Verde, and Spain — opening vs Saudi Arabia on June 15.
| Player | Club | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Luis Suárez | Inter Miami | BIGGEST omission — Uruguay's all-time top scorer (69 goals in 143 caps) misses his first World Cup since 2010. Retired from international football in Sept 2024; Bielsa did not extend an invitation |
| Nahitan Nández | Al-Qadsiah | Surprise omission despite featuring regularly in qualifiers; Manuel Ugarte spoke out publicly about the decision |
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France
England
Germany
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Netherlands
Mexico
USA