Everything you need to know about the Uruguay World Cup squad players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as well as the previous two tournaments—the 2022 FIFA World Cup and the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Uruguay has long been known as one of the strongest attacking teams, making them a formidable force in football. With fresh talent on the rise, the team has participated in the World Cup 13th times and recently secured 2026 CONMEBOL World Cup qualification for their 14th appearance in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The South American national football team, Uruguay, is one of FIFA’s most successful teams. They have appeared in the World Cup 14 times and won two titles, in the 1930 World Cup and the 1950 World Cup.
- Current Men’s FIFA ranking – 15
- FIFA’s Confederation – CONMEBOL (South America)
- Head coach – Marcelo Bielsa
- Captain – José María Giménez
- Most caps – Diego Godín (161)
- Top scorer – Luis Suarez (69)
Uruguay World Cup squad Players – 2026 FIFA World Cup
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Uruguay has secured a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, finishing strongly in the CONMEBOL qualifiers by September 2025. Under coach Marcelo Bielsa, La Celeste boasts a dynamic squad blending experience and youth, with stars like Federico Valverde and Darwin Núñez driving their campaign toward a deep tournament run in the expanded 48-team format hosted by USA, Canada, and Mexico.
Possible 23 Men’s Squad Players for the 2026 World Cup
Goalkeepers: Sergio Rochet (Internacional), Franco Israel (Torino), Santiago Mele (Monterrey)
Defenders: Ronald Araújo (Barcelona), José María Giménez (Atlético Madrid), Sebastián Cáceres (Levante), Santiago Bueno (Wolves), Matías Viña (Flamengo), Guillermo Varela (Monterrey), Facundo González (Juventus)
Midfielders: Federico Valverde (Real Madrid), Rodrigo Bentancur (Tottenham), Manuel Ugarte (Manchester United), Lucas Torreira (Galatasaray), Nicolás de la Cruz (Flamengo), Nahitan Nández (Cagliari)
Forwards: Darwin Núñez (Liverpool), Facundo Pellistri (Panathinaikos), Facundo Torres (Orlando City), Brian Rodríguez (Club América), Agustín Canobbio (Vanuatu SC), Leonardo Fernández (Peñarol)
Uruguay World Cup squad Players – 2022 FIFA World Cup
Uruguay clinched qualification for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar by securing third place in the CONMEBOL standings in March 2022. Coached by Diego Alonso at the tournament, the team relied on veterans Luis Suárez and Edinson Cavani for leadership, though they exited in the group stage amid high expectations from their passionate fanbase.
23 Men’s Squad Players for the 2022 World Cup
Goalkeepers: Fernando Muslera (Galatasaray), Sergio Rochet (Nacional), Sebastián Sosa (Independiente)
Defenders: Ronald Araújo (Barcelona), José María Giménez (Atlético Madrid), Sebastián Coates (Sporting CP), Diego Godín (Vélez Sarsfield), Martín Cáceres (América Mineiro), Matías Viña (Roma), Guillermo Varela (Dynamo Moscow), Mathías Olivera (Getafe), Hugo Espinoza (Cerro Porteño)
Midfielders: Federico Valverde (Real Madrid), Rodrigo Bentancur (Tottenham), Lucas Torreira (Fiorentina), Nahitan Nández (Cagliari), Matías Vecino (Lazio), Nicolás de la Cruz (River Plate), Giorgian de Arrascaeta (Flamengo)
Forwards: Luis Suárez (Nacional), Edinson Cavani (Valencia), Darwin Núñez (Benfica), Facundo Pellistri (Manchester United), Facundo Torres (Orlando City)
Uruguay World Cup squad Players – 2018 FIFA World Cup
Luis Suarez is considered one of the most talented footballers in the world. Uruguay is in Group A for the fixtures and match details.
The team has won the FIFA World Cup twice, including the first World Cup in 1930. The second World Cup was won in the FIFA World cup 1950 in Brazil. The team’s FIFA ranking was 17, and World Cup Appearances was 12th (first in 1930).
FIFA World Cup 2018: Uruguay World Cup squad Players
The team’s star player, Luis Suarez, is set to match Oscar Miguez’s record of eight goals for Uruguay. Diego Godin showcases remarkable tenacity and leadership, while Edinson Cavani was another standout name on the roster. Federico Valverde, at 19 years old, is the youngest player in Uruguay’s squad.
Diego Godin served as the captain of the 2018 World Cup squad. Maxi Pereira, with 124 caps, is the most capped footballer for the national team and was also part of the squad. Suarez is the top scorer in this team with 50 goals.
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23 Men’s squad Players for the 2018 World Cup in Russia
Goalkeepers: Fernando Muslera (Galatasaray/Turkey), Martin Silva (Vasco da Gama/Brazil), Martin Campana (Independiente/Argentina)
Defenders: Diego Godin (Atletico Madrid/Spain), Sebastian Coates (Sporting CP/Portugal), Jose Maria Gimenez (Atletico Madrid/Spain), Maximiliano Pereira (Porto/Portugal), Gaston Silva (Independiente/Argentina), Martin Caceres (Lazio/Italy), Guillermo Varela (Penarol)
Midfielders: Nahitan Nandez (Boca Juniors/Argentina), Lucas Torreira (Sampdoria/Italy), Matias Vecino (Inter Milan/Italy), Federico Valverde (Real Madrid/Spain), Rodrigo Bentancur (Juventus/Italy), Carlos Sanchez (Monterrey/Mexico), Giorgian De Arrascaeta (Cruzeiro/Brazil), Diego Laxalt (Genoa/Italy), Cristian Rodriguez (Penarol), Jonathan Urretaviscaya (Monterrey/Mexico), Nicolas Lodeiro (Seattle Sounders/USA), Gaston Ramirez (Sampdoria/Italy)
Forwards: Cristhian Stuani (Girona/Spain), Maximiliano Gomez (Celta Vigo/Spain), Edinson Cavani (PSG/France), Luis Suarez (Barcelona/Spain)
