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Uruguay

CONMEBOL
FIFA #17
Group H

Two-time world champions with a proud football heritage. Uruguay consistently punch above their weight on the world stage.

Team Information

Country Code
URU
Confederation
CONMEBOL
FIFA Ranking
#17
Group
Group H

Group H

🇪🇸Spain
🇺🇾Uruguay
🇸🇦Saudi Arabia
🇨🇻Cape Verde

Group Stage Schedule

Matchday 1Mon, Jun 15
Matchday 2Sat, Jun 20
Matchday 3Thu, Jun 25

World Cup History

Best Result:Champion (1950, 1930)

All-Time World Cup Stats

14
Appearances
2
Titles
56
Matches
24
Wins
24
Wins
11
Draws
21
Losses
43%
Win Rate
Goals For: 82Goals Against: 71

Notable Achievements

  • ★Won the inaugural 1930 World Cup as hosts
  • ★Won the 1950 World Cup in the famous 'Maracanazo'
  • ★Fourth place finish in 2010 with Forlan winning Golden Ball

Tournament History

2022Qatar
Group Stage
2018Russia
Quarter-finals
2014Brazil
Round of 16
2010South Africa
Fourth Place
2002South Korea/Japan
Group Stage
1990Italy
Round of 16
1986Mexico
Round of 16
1974West Germany
Group Stage
1970Mexico
Fourth Place
1966England
Quarter-finals
1962Chile
Group Stage
1954Switzerland
Fourth Place
1950Brazil
🏆Champion
1930Uruguay
🏆Champion

Star Players

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Federico Valverde
Midfielder

Real Madrid

Intl Caps: 71Intl Goals: 8
Champions League Winner (x2) (2022, 2024)La Liga Champion (x3) (2020-2024)

About This Team

Uruguay brings their trademark grit and competitive spirit to the 2026 World Cup. With Federico Valverde driving the midfield and a proud history of two World Cup titles, La Celeste are always a team capable of upsetting the established order.