Uruguay World Cup 2026 Team Guide

Follow the Uruguay World Cup 2026 Team with this team guide covering the projected squad, coaching staff, group stage schedule, key players, and useful links. This page is designed to help fans quickly find Uruguay match information and learn more about the team heading into the tournament.

Uruguay will play in Group H and opens group play against Saudi Arabia before facing Cape Verde and Spain.

🇺🇾 Uruguay Team Overview

Uruguay heads into World Cup 2026 as one of South America’s most respected national teams. The squad combines major tournament tradition, hard defending, and a strong mix of experienced and emerging talent under Marcelo Bielsa.

Confederation: CONMEBOL
Group: Group H
Head coach: Marcelo Bielsa
Nickname: La Celeste

📅 Uruguay Match Schedule World Cup 2026

Date	Match	Time	City	Stadium
June 15, 2026	Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay	6:00 PM ET	Miami	Hard Rock Stadium
June 21, 2026	Uruguay vs Cape Verde	6:00 PM ET	Miami	Hard Rock Stadium
June 26, 2026	Uruguay vs Spain	8:00 PM ET	Guadalajara	Estadio Akron

Time zone note: All match times listed below are shown in Eastern Time (ET).

Convert match times here: Match Time Converter

👥 Uruguay Projected Squad

This projected Uruguay squad is based on the current senior player pool and recent international selections. The final World Cup roster may change before the tournament begins.

🧤 Goalkeepers

Sergio Rochet
Franco Israel
Santiago Mele

🛡️ Defenders

Ronald Araújo
José María Giménez
Mathías Olivera
Guillermo Varela
Sebastián Cáceres
Matías Viña
José Luis Rodríguez

⚙️ Midfielders

Federico Valverde
Manuel Ugarte
Rodrigo Bentancur
Nicolás de la Cruz
Giorgian de Arrascaeta
Facundo Pellistri

🎯 Forwards

Darwin Núñez
Luis Suárez
Maximiliano Araújo
Agustín Canobbio
Cristian Olivera
Brian Rodríguez

🧑‍🏫 Uruguay Coaching Staff

Head Coach: Marcelo Bielsa
Second Coach: Pablo Quiroga
Technical Assistant: Diego Reyes
Goalkeeping Coach: Carlos Kisluk

🔥 Key Uruguay Players To Watch

Federico Valverde – Uruguay’s midfield engine and one of its most important players.
Darwin Núñez – a major attacking threat with pace, power, and finishing ability.
Rodrigo Bentancur – a key midfielder who helps control the game in central areas.
Ronald Araújo – an elite defender when fit and available.
José María Giménez – an experienced defensive leader.
Manuel Ugarte – a strong ball-winning midfielder who brings intensity and balance.

📈 Predicted Starting XI

This is a projected lineup only and may change based on fitness, form, and tactics.

Formation: 4-3-3
GK: Sergio Rochet
DEF: Ronald Araújo, José María Giménez, Sebastián Cáceres, Mathías Olivera
MID: Federico Valverde, Manuel Ugarte, Rodrigo Bentancur
FWD: Facundo Pellistri, Darwin Núñez, Maximiliano Araújo

🏆 Uruguay World Cup History

Uruguay is one of the most historic teams in men’s World Cup history and won the tournament in 1930 and 1950. The national team remains one of South America’s proudest and toughest competitors.

📊 Uruguay Group Information

Uruguay is in Group H alongside:

Uruguay
Saudi Arabia
Cape Verde
Spain

View Group H Schedule

🔗 More Uruguay World Cup Links

🌐 Official Team Website

For official announcements, confirmed squad news, and federation updates, visit the official Uruguay federation website:

Uruguay Official Website

Note: Projected squads and starting lineups can change before the start of World Cup 2026.