CONMEBOL · Group H
Uruguay at FIFA World Cup 2026
Uruguay qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026, the first 48-team edition, hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
Group H opponents
Uruguay plays the following three teams in the group stage. Top 2 advance to the Round of 32; the 3rd-placed team can still advance via the best-3rd-placed playoff route (8 of 12 third-placed teams qualify).
Uruguay fixtures
Uruguay in the tournament
Uruguay arrives at the 2026 World Cup ranked #15 in the FIFA World Ranking with a tournament strength rating of 80/100. CONMEBOL (South America) sends 6 teams. Brazil and Argentina are the historical heavyweights, having won 7 of the 22 World Cups between them.
The 48-team format puts Uruguay in Group H with Spain, Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia. On FIFA ranking alone, the group averages #36, with Uruguay in the middle of the pack. Top 2 advance automatically; the best 3rd-placed teams (8 of 12) also qualify for the Round of 32.
Uruguay squad for World Cup 2026
Announced May 29, 2026 · 26 players · Head coach: Marcelo Bielsa
Marcelo Bielsa's Uruguay -- finalists of the 2024 Copa America -- arrive as one of the South American powers. Real Madrid playmaker Federico Valverde anchors midfield; Darwin Nunez (Al-Hilal) and the experienced Manuel Ugarte and Rodrigo Bentancur provide quality across the spine. Veteran Fernando Muslera returns at 39 as backup keeper.
Goalkeepers3
- Sergio Rochet(Internacional)
- Fernando Muslera(Estudiantes)
- Santiago Mele(Monterrey)
Defenders9
- Guillermo Varela(Flamengo)
- Ronald Araujo(Barcelona)
- Jose Maria Gimenez(Atletico Madrid)
- Santiago Bueno(Wolves)
- Sebastian Caceres(Club America)
- Mathias Olivera(Napoli)
- Joaquin Piquerez(Palmeiras)
- Matias Vina(Flamengo)
- Juan Manuel Sanabria(Real Salt Lake)
Midfielders11
- Manuel Ugarte(Manchester United)
- Emiliano Martinez(Palmeiras)
- Rodrigo Bentancur(Tottenham)
- Federico ValverdeCaptain(Real Madrid)
- Agustin Canobbio(Fluminense)
- Giorgian de Arrascaeta(Flamengo)
- Nicolas de la Cruz(Flamengo)
- Facundo Pellistri(Panathinaikos)
- Rodrigo Zalazar(Braga)
- Maxi Araujo(Sporting CP)
- Brian Rodriguez(Club America)
Forwards3
- Rodrigo Aguirre(Club America)
- Federico Vinas(Real Oviedo)
- Darwin Nunez(Al-Hilal)
Sources: Sky Sports. Squads may change due to injury or disciplinary action before the tournament.
Frequently asked questions about Uruguay
When does Uruguay play at the FIFA World Cup 2026?
Uruguay plays 3 scheduled group-stage matches starting June 15, 2026. The opener is against KSA. See the full fixtures list below for every kickoff time and venue.
What group is Uruguay in at the World Cup 2026?
Uruguay is in Group H alongside Spain, Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia. The top two from each group advance to the Round of 32, plus the 8 best 3rd-placed teams across all 12 groups.
What is Uruguay's FIFA ranking?
Uruguay entered the FIFA World Cup 2026 ranked #15 in the FIFA World Ranking. This places them in the top 25 globally. Rankings update through the qualification cycle.
Can Uruguay win the World Cup 2026?
Uruguay's pre-tournament strength rating is 80/100, derived from FIFA ranking, recent form, and squad depth. They are realistic dark horses capable of reaching the latter rounds. Try them in the bracket predictor to test your scenario.