Uruguay National Team Roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The coaching staff of Uruguay’s national team has announced the 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup. Every player selected currently competes outside their home country. Among the notable absentees is 39-year-old Luis Suárez, who began the season with Inter Miami, tallying six goals in 11 MLS appearances.
The roster includes Barcelona vice-captain Ronald Araújo and Real Madrid vice-captain Federico Valverde. Al-Hilal striker Darwin Núñez also made the cut. The squad features three goalkeepers, eight defenders, twelve midfielders, and three forwards. Brazil’s top flight contributed the most players with six, while Mexico and Spain each supplied four.
Uruguay’s Final 2026 World Cup Squad
Here is Uruguay’s finalized lineup for the 2026 World Cup:
- Goalkeepers:
- Sergio Rochet (Internacional)
- Fernando Muslera (Estudiantes)
- Santiago Mele (Monterrey)
- Defenders:
- Guillermo Varela (Flamengo)
- Ronald Araújo (Barcelona)
- José María Giménez (Atlético Madrid)
- Santiago Bueno (Wolverhampton)
- Sebastián Cáceres (Club América)
- Mathías Olivera (Napoli)
- Joaquín Piquerez (Palmeiras)
- Matías Viña (River Plate)
- Midfielders:
- Manuel Ugarte (Manchester United)
- Emiliano Martínez (Talleres)
- Rodrigo Bentancur (Tottenham)
- Federico Valverde (Real Madrid)
- Agustín Canobbio (Fluminense)
- Juan Manuel Sanabria (Real Salt Lake)
- Giorgian de Arrascaeta (Flamengo)
- Nicolás de la Cruz (Flamengo)
- Rodrigo Salazar (Braga)
- Facundo Pellistri (Panathinaikos)
- Maximiliano Araújo (Sporting CP)
- Brian Rodríguez (Club América)
- Forwards:
- Rodrigo Aguirre (Tigres)
- Federico Viñas (Oviedo)
- Darwin Núñez (Al-Hilal)
Following the draw, Uruguay landed in Group H alongside Spain, Cape Verde, and Saudi Arabia. Their opening match is set for June 16 against the Saudi Arabian team, taking place in Miami, USA.
Uruguay’s 2026 World Cup roster reflects the team’s effort to assemble a strong lineup, even without certain stars like Luis Suárez. The selection of players from various top leagues worldwide underscores the coaching staff’s ambition to succeed on the global stage. Given the group composition, the matches could prove decisive for the team’s tournament progression, with the opener against Saudi Arabia likely setting the tone for the games ahead.
As the excitement builds for the upcoming World Cup, it's essential to consider how team dynamics can shift due to player availability. In a similar vein, Ukraine's national team recently faced challenges with key players dropping out ahead of crucial friendlies, highlighting the unpredictability of squad selections in international football.