World Cup Hero
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Uruguay play at the 2026 World Cup in Group H against Spain, Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia. Head coach is Marcelo Bielsa. Find their chances, history, FAQs and which World Cup Hero archetype matches Uruguay below.
Marcelo Bielsa as head coach — that alone makes Uruguay the most interesting team in the tournament. El Loco coaches like no one else: extreme high pressing, 90 minutes at full intensity, no compromise. With Federico Valverde (Real Madrid), Núñez and Araújo, it works. At Copa América 2024 they reached the semi-final. In Group H, Spain are the predicted group winner, but Uruguay won't make it easy. Garra charrúa — Uruguayan fighting spirit — already delivered fourth places at the 2010 and 2018 World Cups for a nation of 3.5 million people. A semi-final is realistic. Bielsa's biggest question: can his squad sustain the intensity until July?
The three group-stage matches for Uruguay in Group H.
Uruguay face three opponents in Group H. The top two go straight through to the knockouts; the eight best third-placed teams also qualify.
Head-to-head analyses between Uruguay and the other teams in Group H, plus classic rivalries.
Two-time world champion (1930 as host, 1950 in Brazil — Maracanazo). Fourth at the 2010 and 2018 World Cups.
The 3 biggest names in Uruguay's squad, ranked by star score (0-100). Click for the full profile.
Garra charrúa — relentlessness is Uruguay. Does this archetype match you too? Set your 10 sliders and discover the World Cup Hero in you.
Start predicting →Uruguay play at the 2026 World Cup in Group H, together with Spain, Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia.
Marcelo Bielsa is the head coach of Uruguay at the 2026 World Cup.
Uruguay's best World Cup result is: World champion (1930, 1950). Uruguay have 14 previous World Cup appearances.
Marcelo Bielsa as head coach — that alone makes Uruguay the most interesting team in the tournament. El Loco coaches like no one else: extreme high pressing, 90 minutes at full intensity, no compromise.
Uruguay are part of CONMEBOL (South America). They sit at #11 on the FIFA world ranking.
Last updated: 2026-06-07