Uruguay vs Australia
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Uruguay vs Australia pits Uruguay (FIFA #11) against Australia (#27) in Group E on Friday, June 26, 2026 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Uruguay go in as the favoured side on FIFA Ranking alone, but Australia have round of 16 (2006, 2022) as their World Cup high-water mark.
Mercedes-Benz Stadium (capacity 75,000) is the retractable-roof home of the Atlanta Falcons (NFL), Atlanta United (MLS). It sits 320m above sea level in Atlanta. June/July temperatures in Atlanta average a high of 32°C and a low of 21°C, with notable rainfall — relevant context for player workload and broadcast scheduling.
Form context — Uruguay have appeared at 14 previous FIFA World Cups (last five: Group, QF, R16, QF, 4th). Australia have appeared at 6 World Cups (last five: R16, Group, R16, Group, Group). The match is officially scheduled by FIFA; kickoff times and venue assignments are confirmed.
Uruguay vs Australia — head-to-head profile
Pre-match snapshot of both squads. All values are populated at build time from the World Cup squads dataset and refreshed via the API on match day.
| Metric | Uruguay | Australia |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA Ranking | #11 | #27 |
| Confederation | CONMEBOL | AFC |
| WC appearances | 14 | 6 |
| Best WC finish | Champions (1930, 1950) | Round of 16 (2006, 2022) |
| Last 5 WCs | Group, QF, R16, QF, 4th | R16, Group, R16, Group, Group |
| Captain | Federico Valverde | Mathew Ryan |
| Manager | Marcelo Bielsa | Tony Popovic |
| Players to watch | Federico Valverde, Darwin Núñez, Ronald Araújo | Mathew Ryan, Ajdin Hrustic, Mitchell Duke |
Get live Uruguay vs Australia data
// Fetch live data for Uruguay vs Australia
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&date=2026-06-26',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Uruguay vs Australia at the 2026 World Cup?
Uruguay vs Australia is scheduled for Friday, June 26, 2026, kicking off at Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:00:00 UTC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta.
What stage is Uruguay vs Australia?
Uruguay vs Australia is a Group Stage fixture in Group E at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What stadium hosts Uruguay vs Australia?
Mercedes-Benz Stadium (capacity 75,000, opened 2017, retractable roof, natural grass (laid over turf)) in Atlanta hosts Uruguay vs Australia.
Who is favoured to win Uruguay vs Australia?
Uruguay go in as the higher-ranked side at FIFA #11, with Australia ranked #27. Uruguay's best World Cup finish is Champions (1930, 1950); Australia's is Round of 16 (2006, 2022). Live odds for Uruguay vs Australia are available via the odds endpoint covering Bet365, Pinnacle, Betfair Exchange, and Kambi.
Where can I watch Uruguay vs Australia?
Check your local FIFA broadcast partner for live coverage. Live scores, lineups, in-match events, xG, and odds are also available in real time via TheStatsAPI matches endpoint.
What is the kickoff time for Uruguay vs Australia in my timezone?
Uruguay vs Australia kicks off at Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:00:00 UTC. Convert it to your local timezone using the kickoff converter on this page — it works without an account.
How can I get live Uruguay vs Australia stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by date (2026-06-26) or by match ID to get live scores, lineups, in-match events (goals, cards, substitutions), xG, and per-player stats. Updates land within seconds of the source feed.
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