Uruguay World Cup 2026 Squad
FIFA URU · Group H · Head coach: Marcelo Alberto Bielsa
La Celeste always find a way. Uruguay's World Cup DNA includes two titles and a habit of eliminating big names in knockouts. FIFA confirmed the squad on 2026-06-03. Uruguay travel with 26 players in Group H, and the table below mirrors the official PDF with every shirt number and club.
Group H. second behind Spain, ahead of Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde. Marcelo Alberto Bielsa leads the side with a clear tactical identity: 4-4-2 diamond or 4-3-3, garra (grit), elite midfield two and world-class striker partnership tradition.
CONMEBOL grind. Uruguay's Montevideo fortress and away pragmatism. 2022. group stage; quarter-finals 2018 and 2010. FIFA's published shirt names include F. VALVERDE, R. ARAUJO, M. UGARTE and D. NÚÑEZ among the 26 call-ups. 7 players were listed with Brazilian Série A clubs at submission. Goalkeeper No. 1 S. ROCHET (SC Internacional (BRA)) anchors the defensive unit on the sheet. Valverde vs Rodri-style pivots. Uruguay need physical edge. Quarter-finals minimum expectation; semi-finals realistic.
Official squad list (26 players)
| # | POS | Name on shirt | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | S. ROCHET | SC Internacional (BRA) |
| 2 | DF | J.M. GIMÉNEZ | Atlético De Madrid (ESP) |
| 3 | DF | S. CÁCERES | Club América (MEX) |
| 4 | DF | R. ARAUJO | FC Barcelona (ESP) |
| 5 | MF | M. UGARTE | Manchester United FC (ENG) |
| 6 | MF | R. BENTANCUR | Tottenham Hotspur FC (ENG) |
| 7 | MF | N. DE LA CRUZ | CR Flamengo (BRA) |
| 8 | MF | F. VALVERDE | Real Madrid C. F. (ESP) |
| 9 | FW | D. NÚÑEZ | Al Hilal SC (KSA) |
| 10 | MF | G. DE ARRASCAETA | CR Flamengo (BRA) |
| 11 | FW | F. PELLISTRI | Panathinaikos FC (GRE) |
| 12 | GK | S. MELE | CF Monterrey (MEX) |
| 13 | DF | G. VARELA | CR Flamengo (BRA) |
| 14 | MF | A. CANOBBIO | Fluminense FC (BRA) |
| 15 | MF | E. MARTÍNEZ | SE Palmeiras (BRA) |
| 16 | DF | M. OLIVERA | SSC Napoli (ITA) |
| 17 | DF | M. VIÑA | CA River Plate (ARG) |
| 18 | FW | B. RODRÍGUEZ | Club América (MEX) |
| 19 | FW | R. AGUIRRE | Tigres UANL (MEX) |
| 20 | MF | M. ARAUJO | Sporting CP (POR) |
| 21 | FW | F. VIÑAS | Real Oviedo (ESP) |
| 22 | MF | J. PIQUEREZ | SE Palmeiras (BRA) |
| 23 | GK | F. MUSLERA | Estudiantes LP (ARG) |
| 24 | DF | S. BUENO | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC (ENG) |
| 25 | MF | J.M. SANABRIA | Real Salt Lake (USA) |
| 26 | MF | R. ZALAZAR | SC Braga (POR) |
Source: FIFA squad list published 2026-06-03. GK — Goalkeeper; DF — Defender; MF — Midfielder; FW — Forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many La Celeste players are on Uruguay's 2026 FIFA squad?
Uruguay (URU) named 26 players on 2026-06-03 as South American knockout specialists. Spain, Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde form Group H, and veteran or emerging shirt names with clubs appear above.
Who is Uruguay's head coach at the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
Marcelo Alberto Bielsa (Argentina) is the head coach on FIFA's published roster. 4-4-2 diamond or 4-3-3, garra (grit), elite midfield two and world-class striker partnership tradition.
What is a realistic target for Uruguay at World Cup 2026?
Quarter-finals minimum expectation; semi-finals realistic. This is based on the official squad and group draw, not a guarantee of results.
Where is the full Uruguay World Cup 2026 roster table?
Every shirt number, NAME ON SHIRT, club, height and date of birth for all 26 call-ups is on the official Uruguay squad page linked in this article. The blog focuses on analysis; the roster page has the sortable FIFA table.
What does NAME ON SHIRT mean on Uruguay's FIFA list?
NAME ON SHIRT is the exact text FIFA registers for the back of the jersey. It can differ from passport names (abbreviations, accents, or nicknames). Use the official squad page to match each player's number to their shirt name.