Road to 2026
Uruguay
Group H · Matchdays 1–3
Est. Squad Value
€392M
Tournament journey
Group-stage fixtures and results
Times shown in America/New York
Quick Answers
When do Uruguay play their first match?
Uruguay's first match was against Saudi Arabia on 15 Jun, finishing 1-1.
What group are Uruguay in?
Uruguay are in Group H with Spain, Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia.
How can Uruguay qualify for the knockout stage?
Uruguay qualify automatically by finishing 1st or 2nd in Group H. They may also advance as one of the 8 best third-placed teams across all groups.
All Group H Matches
Standings · Group H
| # | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | PTS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | +5 | 7 | |
| 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 2 | |
| 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 2 |
Path to Knockout
Automatic Round of 32
1st in Group H: M84 vs 2J.
2nd in Group H: M86 vs 1J.
Best 8 third-placed teams advance
Result depends on other groups
Possible R32 slots: M77, M82, M79, M80.
Eliminated from tournament
Group stage exit
Group path updates after each synced match; points and goal difference shape the route through the remaining fixtures.
Squad
| # | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sergio Rochet | Goalkeeper |
| 12 | Santiago Mele | Goalkeeper |
| 23 | Fernando Muslera | Goalkeeper |
| # | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | José María Giménez | Centre-Back |
| 3 | Sebastián Cáceres | Centre-Back |
| 4 | Ronald Araújo | Centre-Back |
| 13 | Guillermo Varela | Right-Back |
| 16 | Mathías Olivera | Left-Back |
| 17 | Matías Viña | Left-Back |
| 22 | Joaquín Piquerez | Left-Back |
| 24 | Santiago Bueno | Centre-Back |
| 25 | Juan Manuel Sanabria | Left-Back |
| # | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Manuel Ugarte | Defensive Midfield |
| 6 | Rodrigo Bentancur | Defensive Midfield |
| 7 | Nicolás de la Cruz | Central Midfield |
| 8 | Federico Valverde | Central Midfield |
| 10 | Giorgian de Arrascaeta | Attacking Midfield |
| 15 | Emiliano Martínez | Defensive Midfield |
| 26 | Rodrigo Zalazar | Attacking Midfield |
| # | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Darwin Núñez | Centre-Forward |
| 11 | Facundo Pellistri | Right Winger |
| 14 | Agustín Canobbio | Left Winger |
| 18 | Brian Rodríguez | Left Winger |
| 19 | Rodrigo Aguirre | Centre-Forward |
| 20 | Maximiliano Araújo | Left Winger |
| 21 | Federico Viñas | Centre-Forward |