Road to 2026
Uruguay
Group H · Matchdays 1–3
Est. Squad Value
€392M
Quick Answers
When is Uruguay's first match?
Uruguay play Saudi Arabia on 15 Jun at 18:00 local time at Hard Rock Stadium.
What group is 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 |  Spain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  Cape Verde | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  Saudi Arabia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  Uruguay | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Path to Knockout
Automatic Round of 32
1st → face 2nd of Group G
2nd → face 1st of Group G
Best 8 third-placed teams advance
Result depends on other groups
Eliminated from tournament
Group stage exit
Before Matchday 1: A win in the opener gives Uruguay control of their group path. A draw makes Matchday 2 crucial. A loss means Uruguay may need a win and goal-difference help in later matches.
Squad
| No | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sergio Rochet | Goalkeeper |
| 12 | Santiago Mele | Goalkeeper |
| 23 | Fernando Muslera | Goalkeeper |
| No | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | José MarÃa Giménez | Centre-Back |
| 3 | Sebastián Cáceres | Centre-Back |
| 4 | Ronald Araújo | Centre-Back |
| 13 | Guillermo Varela | Right-Back |
| 16 | MathÃas Olivera | Left-Back |
| 17 | MatÃas Viña | Left-Back |
| 22 | JoaquÃn Piquerez | Left-Back |
| 24 | Santiago Bueno | Centre-Back |
| 25 | Juan Manuel Sanabria | Left-Back |
| No | 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 MartÃnez | Defensive Midfield |
| 26 | Rodrigo Zalazar | Attacking Midfield |
| No | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Darwin Núñez | Centre-Forward |
| 11 | Facundo Pellistri | Right Winger |
| 14 | AgustÃn Canobbio | Left Winger |
| 18 | Brian RodrÃguez | Left Winger |
| 19 | Rodrigo Aguirre | Centre-Forward |
| 20 | Maximiliano Araújo | Left Winger |
| 21 | Federico Viñas | Centre-Forward |