2026-06-01
Goal-shy form raises alarm
One win in the last six and a 5-1 thrashing by the USA leave questions about Bielsa's attack before facing Spain's group
Group H · CONMEBOL · FIFA #17 · 66/1
Uruguay
1892Immense talent, fraught mood: dressing-room friction around Bielsa, no Suárez, and flat recent form cloud a Group H campaign headlined by a June 28 clash with Spain.
Coach Marcelo Bielsa (Argentina) · since 2023-05
Matches
Key players
- Federico ValverdeMF · Real Madrid
World-class leader and the face of the team
- Ronald AraújoCB · Barcelona
Defensive cornerstone
- Darwin NúñezST · Al-Hilal
Trusted to lead the line despite limited club minutes
- Rodrigo BentancurMF · Tottenham
Experienced midfield organizer
- Manuel UgarteDM · Manchester United
Ball-winning anchor
- Fernando MusleraGK · Estudiantes LP
Out of international retirement for a record fifth World Cup
Injuries / doubts
- No major injuries reported; main fitness concern is Núñez's lack of recent club football
Recent form
| 2026-03-31 | Algeria | 0-0 D | Friendly |
| 2026-03-27 | England | 1-1 D | Friendly |
| 2025-11-18 | United States | 1-5 L | Friendly |
| 2025-11-15 | Mexico | 0-0 D | Friendly |
| 2025-10-13 | Uzbekistan | 2-1 W | Friendly |
| 2025-10-10 | Dominican Republic | 1-0 W | Friendly |
News
2026-05-31
Suárez left out as Muslera returns
First World Cup without Luis Suárez since 2010; 39-year-old Muslera back for a record fifth finals
2026-05-28
Bielsa faces Uruguay 'mutiny' ahead of World Cup
Reports of deep player unrest with El Loco's methods dominate the buildup