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Uruguay

Uruguay

La Celeste Group H CONMEBOL

FIFA
#17
Elo
#16

Did you know

Uruguay, with a population of around 3.5 million, remains by far the smallest country ever to win the World Cup, taking the very first edition in 1930 on home soil.

World Cup record

Appearances
15
Best finish
Winners (1930, 1950)
Last finish
Group stage (2022)
Status
2× Champions

Coach & key players

  • Marcelo Bielsa
    Marcelo Bielsa
    Head coach
  • Federico Valverde
    Federico Valverde
    Real Madrid
  • Darwin Núñez
    Darwin Núñez
    Al-Hilal
  • Ronald Araújo
    Ronald Araújo
    Barcelona

Fixtures

  • Jun 15, 22:00
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia v Uruguay Uruguay
  • Jun 21, 22:00
    Uruguay Uruguay v Cape Verde Cape Verde
  • Jun 27, 00:00
    Uruguay Uruguay v Spain Spain

Group opponents

Player and coach photos via Wikimedia Commons, under their respective licenses.