FIFA World Cup 2026: Uruguay Squad, Full Team List and Key Players
A record 1,248 players will compete across the United States, Cyanada and Mexico in an expanded edition of the FIFA World Cup in 2026, where 48 teams will participate for the first time.
Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan and Uzbekistan will make their debut while established superstars like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will make their record sixth appearance in the showpiece competition for Argentina and Portuhal respectively.
Players from diverse backgrounds and cultures, representing hundreds of clubs across dozens of countries will be on the pitch from June 11 to July 19.
Argentina are the reigning champions while traditional heavyweights Brazil, France, Germany and Spain will look to regain the trophyin what promises to be the most expansive and competitive edition of the event in history.
Uruguay have unveiled their squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026 as La Celeste prepare to challenge for football's biggest prize in the tournament hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Led by world-class talents such as Federico Valverde, Darwin Núñez, Ronald Araújo, and Rodrigo Bentancur, Uruguay will look to add a third World Cup title to their illustrious history. With a balanced mix of experienced internationals and emerging stars, the South American giants are expected to be among the strongest contenders in the expanded 48-team competition.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Uruguay Squad: Full Team List
Goalkeepers: Sergio Rochet (Internacional), Fernando Muslera (Estudiantes), Santiago Mele (Monterrey)
Defenders: Guillermo Varela (Flamengo), Ronald Araujo (Barcelona), Jose Maria Gimenez (Atletico de Madrid), Santiago Bueno (Wolves), Sebastian Caceres (CF America), Mathias Olivera (Napoli), Joaquin Piquerez (Palmeiras), Matias Vina (River Plate)
Midfielders: Manuel Ugarte (Manchester United), Emiliano Martinez (Palmeiras), Rodrigo Bentancur (Tottenham Hotspur), Federico Valverde (Real Madrid), Agustin Canobbio (Fluminense), Juan Manuel Sanabria (Real Salt Lake City), Giorgan de Arrascaeta (Flamengo), Nicolas de la Cruz (Flamengo), Rodrigo Zalazar (Braga), Facundo Pellistri (Panathinaikos), Maximiliano Araujo (Sporting), Brian Rodriguez (CF America)
Forwards: Rodrigo Aguirre (Tigres), Federico Vinas (Real Oviedo), Darwin Nunez (Al-Hilal)
