Uruguay at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
La Celeste compete in Group E at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Manager Marcelo Bielsa, captain Federico Valverde. CONMEBOL qualifier.
Uruguay's outlook at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Sitting at FIFA #11, Uruguay are firmly in the "dark horse" tier — capable of a deep knockout run if the draw and form align.
Uruguay is the highest-ranked side in Group E (avg. opponent rank #29). They are expected to top the group, but Spain and Australia are realistic challengers.
The 2026 tournament uses an expanded 48-team, 12-group format with a new Round of 32. That changes the maths for Uruguay: the top two from each group plus the eight best third-placed teams advance, so even a third-place finish in Group E is often enough to reach the knockouts. The first Uruguay match of the World Cup is scheduled for Saturday, June 13 against Spain at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Uruguay 2026 World Cup fixtures
Players to watch
Get every player's stats - goals, assists, cards, minutes, xG - via the player stats endpoint for competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}.
Uruguay World Cup history
Uruguay are a former World Champion ((1930, 1950)). With 14 previous FIFA World Cup appearances, they remain one of the most experienced sides in the tournament. Recent form across the last five editions: Group, QF, R16, QF, 4th.
Get Uruguay data via API
// Fetch Uruguay World Cup 2026 matches
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&team=uruguay',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();Frequently Asked Questions
What group is Uruguay in at the 2026 World Cup?
Uruguay is in Group E alongside Spain, Australia, Jamaica. The average opponent FIFA ranking in Group E is #29.
Who is Uruguay's manager at the 2026 World Cup?
Marcelo Bielsa manages Uruguay at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Federico Valverde as captain.
What is Uruguay's best World Cup finish?
Uruguay's best FIFA World Cup finish is Champions (1930, 1950). They have appeared in 14 previous World Cup tournaments. Recent form: Group, QF, R16, QF, 4th.
Who are Uruguay's key players at the 2026 World Cup?
Captain Federico Valverde leads a squad whose standout names include Federico Valverde, Darwin Núñez, Ronald Araújo. The full 26-player squad is named approximately one week before the opening match.
How did Uruguay qualify for the 2026 World Cup?
CONMEBOL qualifier. They came through the CONMEBOL qualifying pathway.
What is Uruguay's current FIFA Ranking?
Uruguay are ranked #11 in the world by FIFA at the time of the 2026 World Cup draw. Sitting at FIFA #11, Uruguay are firmly in the "dark horse" tier — capable of a deep knockout run if the draw and form align.
What are Uruguay's chances of winning the 2026 World Cup?
Uruguay is the highest-ranked side in Group E (avg. opponent rank #29). They are expected to top the group, but Spain and Australia are realistic challengers. Sitting at FIFA #11, Uruguay are firmly in the "dark horse" tier — capable of a deep knockout run if the draw and form align.
How can I get Uruguay fixtures and stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by team_id to get all Uruguay World Cup 2026 fixtures, lineups, live scores, in-play events, xG, and player-level stats. The same endpoint also returns historical World Cup data for Uruguay going back to their first tournament.
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