The start of the 2026 World Cup, eagerly awaited by the global football community, is fast approaching. Participating national teams are one by one presenting their final squads to the public. Notably, Marcelo Bielsa, head coach of the Uruguay national team—one of South America's strongest and most famous sides—has officially announced the final roster of players heading to the tournament.
This squad has sparked major discussions in local and international media. Stay tuned to our page for detailed information on Uruguay's starting XI, key stars, and their most shocking omission!
Biggest shock: Legendary Luis Suárez left out of the list
The most unexpected aspect of this year's roster, which has saddened many fans, is that the Inter Miami forward 39-year-old legendary striker Luis Suárez was not included in the final squad. Many supporters hoped his experience would benefit the team, but head coach Marcelo Bielsa seems to have decided to rejuvenate the squad and give opportunities to new talent.
World Cup opponents: As a reminder, the Uruguay national team will compete in the group stage of the upcoming World Cup against Spain, Saudi Arabia, and Cape Verde. The group is expected to be full of interesting and intense matches.
Full Uruguay squad for World Cup 2026
You can check out the star-studded squad selected by Marcelo Bielsa in detail below:
Positions | Players and their clubs |
Goalkeepers | Sergio Rochet (Internacional), Fernando Muslera (Estudiantes), Santiago Mele (Monterrey). |
Defenders | Guillermo Varela (Flamengo), Ronald Araújo (Barcelona), José Giménez (Atlético), Santiago Bueno (Wolverhampton), Sebastián Cáceres (América), Matías Olivera (Napoli), Joaquín Piquerez (Palmeiras), Matías Viña (River Plate). |
Midfielders | Manuel Ugarte (Manchester United), Emiliano Martínez (Palmeiras), Rodrigo Bentancur (Tottenham), Federico Valverde (Real Madrid), Agustín Canobbio (Fluminense), Juan Sanabria (Real Salt Lake), Giorgian de Arrascaeta (Flamengo), Nicolás de la Cruz (Flamengo), Rodrigo Zalazar (Sporting), Facundo Pellistri (Panathinaikos), Maximiliano Araújo (Sporting), Brian Rodríguez Bravo (América). |
Forwards | Rodrigo Aguirre (Tigres), Federico Viñas (Real Oviedo), Darwin Núñez (Al Hilal). |
As you can see, the squad features world-class talents such as Real Madrid star Federico Valverde, Barcelona defender Ronald Araújo, and the clinical Darwin Núñez, who moved from Liverpool to Al Hilal.
We wish all teams the best of luck in this intense tournament. Follow the hottest, most exciting, and interesting news from the world of football with us, dear fans! Stay tuned to our page!
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