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Uruguay won the very first FIFA World Cup in 1930 and claimed a second title in 1950, and despite being a small nation of just over three million people, Los Celestes remain one of the most fiercely competitive sides in the tournament's history across 14 appearances. This page covers their complete World Cup stats, records, top scorers, head-to-head results, the full 2026 squad, and their Group H schedule against Spain, Cape Verde, and Saudi Arabia starting June 21 in Miami.
Uruguay enters the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a strong South American squad featuring experienced stars and talented young footballers. Explore Uruguay’s latest squad list, fixtures, records, results, and all-time FIFA World Cup statistics.
Uruguay remains one of the most historic football nations in the world with a long tradition of success in international tournaments. The national team is known for its competitive mentality, disciplined defending, and attacking quality.
The team continues to produce top-level players competing in major European leagues and remains highly competitive in FIFA World Cup qualification campaigns. Uruguay’s football history includes multiple world titles and several memorable performances.
Uruguay FIFA World Cup Quick Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | Uruguay |
| Football Association | Uruguayan Football Association (AUF) |
| Confederation | CONMEBOL |
| Nickname | La Celeste |
| FIFA Ranking | Top 15 |
| First FIFA World Cup Appearance | 1930 |
| Total FIFA World Cup Appearances | 14 |
| Consecutive Appearances | 4 (2010-2022) |
| World Cup Titles | 2 (1930, 1950) |
| Best FIFA World Cup Finish | Champions |
| Total Matches Played | 59 |
| Total Wins | 25 |
| Total Draws | 13 |
| Total Losses | 21 |
| Goals Scored | 89 |
| Goals Conceded | 74 |
| Win Percentage | 42.4% |
| Clean Sheets | 20 |
| Penalty Shootout Record | Won 2, Lost 1 |
| Most World Cup Matches by Player | Diego Godín - 16 |
| Most Goals by Player | Óscar Míguez - 8 |
| Largest Victory | 8-0 vs Bolivia (1950) |
| Biggest Defeat | 0-4 vs Hungary (1954) |
| Latest FIFA World Cup Appearance | 2022 |
Uruguay FIFA World Cup 2026 Full Squad List
Coach: Marcelo Bielsa
Goalkeepers
| No. | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sergio Rochet | Internacional |
| 12 | Santiago Mele | Junior FC |
| 23 | Franco Israel | Sporting CP |
Defenders
| No. | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Ronald Araújo | Barcelona |
| 3 | José María Giménez | Atlético Madrid |
| 4 | Sebastián Cáceres | Club América |
| 5 | Mathías Olivera | Napoli |
| 13 | Guillermo Varela | Flamengo |
| 15 | Matías Viña | Flamengo |
| 18 | Santiago Bueno | Wolverhampton Wanderers |
| 21 | Joaquín Piquerez | Palmeiras |
Midfielders
| No. | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Federico Valverde | Real Madrid |
| 7 | Rodrigo Bentancur | Tottenham Hotspur |
| 8 | Manuel Ugarte | Paris Saint-Germain |
| 10 | Nicolás de la Cruz | Flamengo |
| 14 | Giorgian de Arrascaeta | Flamengo |
| 16 | Facundo Pellistri | Granada |
| 20 | Agustín Canobbio | Athletico Paranaense |
Forwards
| No. | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Darwin Núñez | Liverpool |
| 11 | Luis Suárez | Inter Miami |
| 17 | Maximiliano Araújo | Toluca |
| 19 | Facundo Torres | Orlando City |
| 22 | Cristian Olivera | Los Angeles FC |
| 24 | Brian Rodríguez | Club América |
| 25 | Luciano Rodríguez | Liverpool Montevideo |
Uruguay FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule
| Match No. | Date | Match | Venue | City | Stage | Time (Local) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Mon, June 15 | Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay | Miami Stadium (Hard Rock) | Miami | Group Stage | 18:00 |
| 37 | Sun, June 21 | Uruguay vs Cabo Verde | Miami Stadium (Hard Rock) | Miami | Group Stage | 18:00 |
| 62 | Fri, June 26 | Uruguay vs Spain | Estadio Guadalajara (Zapopan) | Zapopan | Group Stage | 12:00 |
Uruguay FIFA World Cup 2026 Results
| Date | Match | Match Score | Venue | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 June 2026 | Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay | Upcoming Fixture | Miami Stadium (Hard Rock), Miami Gardens | Group Stage |
| 21 June 2026 | Uruguay vs Cabo Verde | Upcoming Fixture | Miami Stadium (Hard Rock), Miami Gardens | Group Stage |
| 26 June 2026 | Uruguay vs Spain | Upcoming Fixture | Estadio Guadalajara, Zapopan | Group Stage |
Uruguay FIFA World Cup Titles
| Year | Host Country | Final Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | Uruguay | Argentina | Won 4-2 |
| 1950 | Brazil | Brazil | Won 2-1 |
Uruguay All-Time FIFA World Cup Stats
| Stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 59 |
| Wins | 25 |
| Draws | 13 |
| Losses | 21 |
| Goals Scored | 89 |
| Goals Conceded | 74 |
| Clean Sheets | 20 |
| Semi-final Appearances | 5 |
Uruguay Most FIFA World Cup Appearances
| Rank | Player | Matches | Tournaments | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diego Godín | 16 | 4 | 2010-2022 |
| 2 | Fernando Muslera | 16 | 4 | 2010-2022 |
| 3 | Luis Suárez | 16 | 4 | 2010-2022 |
| 4 | Edinson Cavani | 17 | 4 | 2010-2022 |
| 5 | Diego Forlán | 10 | 3 | 2002-2014 |
| 6 | José María Giménez | 11 | 3 | 2014-2022 |
| 7 | Federico Valverde | 8 | 2 | 2018-2022 |
| 8 | Maxi Pereira | 13 | 3 | 2010-2018 |
| 9 | Óscar Tabárez | 4 | Coach | 1990-2018 |
| 10 | Rodrigo Bentancur | 8 | 2 | 2018-2022 |
Uruguay Top Scorers in FIFA World Cup
| Rank | Player | Goals | Matches | World Cups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Óscar Míguez | 8 | 7 | 1950-1954 |
| 2 | Luis Suárez | 7 | 16 | 2010-2022 |
| 3 | Edinson Cavani | 5 | 17 | 2010-2022 |
| 4 | Diego Forlán | 6 | 10 | 2002-2014 |
| 5 | Juan Alberto Schiaffino | 5 | 4 | 1950-1954 |
| 6 | Pedro Cea | 5 | 4 | 1930 |
| 7 | Alcides Ghiggia | 4 | 4 | 1950 |
| 8 | Darwin Núñez | 1 | 3 | 2022 |
| 9 | Federico Valverde | 1 | 8 | 2018-2022 |
| 10 | Maximiliano Araújo | 0 | 0 | Yet to Play |
FAQs About Uruguay FIFA World Cup Records
Uruguay has won the FIFA World Cup two times in 1930 and 1950.
Óscar Míguez is Uruguay’s leading FIFA World Cup goalscorer with eight goals.
Diego Godín, Fernando Muslera, Luis Suárez, and Edinson Cavani are among Uruguay’s most-capped FIFA World Cup players.
Uruguay’s biggest FIFA World Cup victory was an 8-0 win against Bolivia in 1950.
Uruguay last won the FIFA World Cup in 1950 after defeating Brazil in the decisive final-stage match.