Uruguay Uruguay at the 2026 World Cup – Squad, Stats, Fixtures & History

    FIFA Ranking11
    ConfederationCONMEBOL
    ManagerMarcelo Bielsa
    CaptainFederico Valverde
    NicknameLa Celeste
    World Cup Titles2 (1930, 1950)
    World Cup Appearances14
    Best FinishChampions (1930, 1950)
    2022 World CupGroup stage — eliminated
    2026 GroupGroup 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

    PlayerClubAgeCapsGoals
    Sergio RochetInternacional0300
    Fernando MusleraEstudiantes391330
    Santiago MeleMonterrey040

    Defenders

    PlayerClubAgeCapsGoals
    José María GiménezAtlético Madrid09911
    Ronald AraújoBarcelona0301
    Guillermo VarelaFlamengo0220
    Santiago BuenoWolverhampton Wanderers0100
    Sebastián CáceresClub América0140
    Mathías OliveraNapoli0351
    Joaquín PiquerezPalmeiras0180
    Matías ViñaRiver Plate0321

    Midfielders

    PlayerClubAgeCapsGoals
    Federico Valverde(C)Real Madrid08012
    Manuel UgarteManchester United0350
    Rodrigo BentancurTottenham Hotspur0602
    Emiliano MartínezPalmeiras0——
    Agustín CanobbioFluminense0162
    Juan Manuel SanabriaReal Salt Lake060
    Giorgian de ArrascaetaFlamengo0456
    Nicolás de la CruzFlamengo0352
    Rodrigo ZalazarBraga0101
    Facundo PellistriPanathinaikos0301
    Maximiliano AraújoSporting CP0183
    Brian RodríguezClub América0222

    Forwards

    PlayerClubAgeCapsGoals
    Darwin NúñezAl-Hilal04014
    Rodrigo AguirreTigres UANL0143
    Federico ViñasReal Oviedo061

    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.

    PlayerClubReason
    Luis SuárezInter MiamiBIGGEST 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 NándezAl-QadsiahSurprise omission despite featuring regularly in qualifiers; Manuel Ugarte spoke out publicly about the decision
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