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Confederation: CONMEBOL • 2026 Group: Group H
The Uruguay national football team represents Uruguay in men's international football and competes under CONMEBOL. The squad is preparing for the 2026 World Cup and is part of Group H.
Uruguay has qualified for the FIFA World Cup 14 times. Their best World Cup finish is Winner. On this page, Uruguay is listed at 17th in the FIFA Men's World Ranking, with a highest-ever ranking of 2nd.
| 2026 World Cup Qualification | Qualified |
|---|---|
| World Cup Group | Group H (Confirmed) |
| Major Honors | World Cup titles: 2; best World Cup result: Winner |
| Current FIFA Men's Ranking | 17th |
| Highest-Ever FIFA Ranking | 2nd |
Under head coach Marcelo Bielsa, Uruguay sets up with a balanced game plan for tournament football. The side focuses on compact defending, controlled midfield phases, and quick transitions after recoveries.
Uruguay usually builds with structure, presses in key moments, and looks for direct attacks through the flanks and half-spaces. The front line supports pressing and makes runs behind the defense when transition chances appear.
Head Coach: Marcelo Bielsa
Uruguay is expected to use a 4-3-3 shape, with one holding midfielder and two support midfielders behind a front three. This setup keeps defensive balance while allowing quick counter-attacks and wide progression.
| Position | Likely Option |
|---|---|
| GK | Cristopher Fiermarin |
| Defenders | José María Giménez, Santiago Bueno, Ronald Araújo, Guillermo Varela |
| Midfielders | Manuel Ugarte, Rodrigo Bentancur, Nahitan Nández |
| Attackers | Rodrigo Aguirre, Federico Viñas, Brian Rodríguez |
Uruguay's 2026 kit set keeps the national identity clear with match-ready details across all versions. The current supplier is Nike. The cards below show the Home, Away, Third, and Goalkeeper kits.
Current cycle context: Uruguay competes under CONMEBOL and is currently mapped to Group H for the 2026.
Likely 2026 squad outlook: Core selection is expected to come from the active national-team pool shown on this page, with final selection confirmed by official squad announcements.
Playing style and strengths: This team profile emphasizes structure, role balance, transition control, and game-phase discipline, while tactical details can vary by opponent and availability.
Recent tournament context: Current ranking reference is 17th and major-honors summary is World Cup titles: 2; best World Cup result: Winner.
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Editorial note: This page is informational. Match-day XI, injuries, and official roster decisions should be verified through federation and FIFA communications.
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Uruguay has qualified for the 2026 World Cup and is listed in Group H on this page. Group fixtures shown here include matches against Saudi Arabia, Cape Verde, and Spain.
Marcelo Bielsa is listed as the head coach of Uruguay for the 2026. The tactical focus is on organization, transitions, and clear role balance across the squad.
On this page, Uruguay is shown at 17th in the FIFA Men's World Ranking, with a highest-ever ranking of 2nd.
