Uruguay's 2026 World Cup squad
La Celeste arrive at the 2026 World Cup managed by Marcelo Bielsa, with a blend of young talent and leaders. He named his 26-man squad, led by Federico Valverde and Ronald Araújo. Here is the full roster.
The 26-man squad
Goalkeepers (3): Fernando Muslera, Sergio Rochet, Santiago Mele
Defenders (7): José María Giménez, Ronald Araújo, Sebastián Cáceres, Mathías Olivera, Guillermo Varela, Matías Viña, Santiago Bueno
Midfielders (11): Federico Valverde, Manuel Ugarte, Rodrigo Bentancur, Nicolás De La Cruz, Giorgian De Arrascaeta, Joaquín Piquerez, Agustín Canobbio, Emiliano Martínez, Manuel Araújo, Juan Manuel Sanabria, Rodrigo Zalazar
Forwards (5): Darwin Núñez, Facundo Pellistri, Brian Rodríguez, Rodrigo Aguirre, Federico Viñas
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Ver App GratisKey players
- Federico Valverde (Real Madrid): the engine and star of the team.
- Ronald Araújo (Barcelona): the leader of the defense.
- Darwin Núñez: the focal point in attack.
A note: a World Cup without Suárez
For the first time since South Africa 2010, Uruguay will play a World Cup without Luis Suárez, who retired from the national team. In addition, Fernando Muslera is set to play his fifth World Cup, which would make him the Uruguayan player with the most appearances in the tournament's history.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Uruguay's head coach? Marcelo Bielsa.
Is Luis Suárez on the list? No; it is Uruguay's first World Cup without him since 2010.
Who is the team's star? Federico Valverde leads La Celeste.
What record could Muslera reach? It would be his fifth World Cup, a historic mark for a Uruguayan.
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