Uruguay
La Celeste · CONMEBOL
Uruguay at World Cup 2026
Uruguay enters the 2026 FIFA World Cup as 2-time champions, drawn in Group B alongside England, USA, Panama. Managed by Marcelo Bielsa, Uruguay is currently ranked #12 in the FIFA World Rankings. Luis Suárez is their all-time leading World Cup scorer with 8 goals.
2026 World Cup Squad
Full Uruguay squad managed by Marcelo Bielsa.
Goalkeepers
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Uruguay Fixtures — Group B
All Uruguay group stage matches. Times in Eastern Time (ET). View full schedule →
Group B Standings
See full Group B standings and fixtures.
| Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏴 England | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 🇺🇾 Uruguay | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 🇺🇸 USA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 🇵🇦 Panama | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Uruguay World Cup History
Tournament Record
- Tournaments: 14
- Titles: 2 (1930, 1950)
- Runners-up: None
- Best finish: Champions (1930, 1950)
All-Time Stats
- Matches: 56
- Wins / Draws / Losses: 24 / 12 / 20
- Win rate: 42.9%
- Goals: 87 scored, 74 conceded
- All-time top scorer: Luis Suárez (8)
Key Players to Watch
Uruguay Forward A ↗
Key attacking player for Uruguay with pace and finishing ability. Expected to lead the line in 2026.
Uruguay Midfielder A ↗
Creative midfielder who controls Uruguay's tempo and creates chances for teammates.
Uruguay Goalkeeper A ↗
Experienced goalkeeper providing stability and leadership for Uruguay's defense.
Tactical Analysis
Style of Play
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Balanced approach with solid defense and counter-attacking threat
Strengths
- Organized defensive unit
- Emerging young talents combined with experience
- Strong team spirit and work ethic
- Dangerous on set pieces
Weaknesses
- Lack of depth in certain positions
- Limited experience at this level for some players
- Can struggle against top-tier opposition
2026 World Cup Chances
Uruguay faces a challenging group but has the quality to compete. Ranked #12, they will need to be at their best to advance to the Round of 16. An organized defensive approach and taking chances on the counter-attack will be crucial. Anything beyond the group stage would be a success.