Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa has named his final 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Jose Maria Gimenez captains the side, which lands in Group H alongside Spain, Saudi Arabia, and Cape Verde. Below is the complete Uruguay roster by position, a projected starting XI, and a free printable PDF you can take to your watch party.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs June 11 through July 19, 2026, across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Group play opens the week of June 12; the top two teams in each group plus the eight best third-placed sides advance to the Round of 32.
Below is the full Uruguay 26-man squad, the predicted 4-3-3 starting lineup, the No. 9 battle to watch, and the link to download the printable roster sheet.
2026 Uruguay World Cup Roster
Uruguay named 3 goalkeepers, 7 defenders, 11 midfielders, and 5 forwards.
Goalkeepers (3)
- Sergio Rochet – SC Internacional
- Santiago Mele – C.F. Monterrey
- Fernando Muslera – Estudiantes de La Plata
Defenders (7)
- José María Giménez (C) – Atlético Madrid
- Sebastián Cáceres – Club América
- Ronald Araújo – FC Barcelona
- Guillermo Varela – CR Flamengo
- Mathías Olivera – SSC Napoli
- Matías Viña – Club Atlético River Plate
- Santiago Bueno – Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.
Midfielders (11)
- Manuel Ugarte – Manchester United F.C.
- Rodrigo Bentancur – Tottenham Hotspur F.C.
- Nicolás de la Cruz – CR Flamengo
- Federico Valverde – Real Madrid CF
- Giorgian de Arrascaeta – CR Flamengo
- Agustín Canobbio – Fluminense FC
- Emiliano Martínez – SE Palmeiras
- Maximiliano Araújo – Sporting CP
- Joaquín Piquerez – SE Palmeiras
- Juan Manuel Sanabria – Real Salt Lake
- Rodrigo Zalazar – S.C. Braga
Forwards (5)
- Darwin Núñez – Al Hilal SFC
- Facundo Pellistri – Panathinaikos F.C.
- Brian Rodríguez – Club América
- Rodrigo Aguirre – Tigres UANL
- Federico Viñas – Real Oviedo
Predicted Starting XI (4-3-3 Projection)
GK: Rochet
DEF: Varela, Araujo, Gimenez, Olivera
MID: Valverde, Ugarte, Bentancur
FWD: Pellistri, D. Nunez, M. Araujo
No. 9: D. Nunez / Aguirre / Vinas – the projection is not an official team sheet and will firm up through the warm-up fixtures.
Download the Printable Uruguay World Cup Roster PDF
Grab the free, low-ink printable Uruguay roster sheet: all 26 players by position with checkboxes, the predicted XI, and the No. 9 battle, plus a QR code to play along at fantasy.sportsbrackets.net.
Uruguay at the 2026 World Cup: Group H, Schedule & Standings
Track Uruguay all the way through the group stage and into the knockout rounds with these resources:
- Full Uruguay 2026 World Cup Schedule
- Group H Schedule & TV Guide
- Live 2026 World Cup Standings
- 2026 World Cup Roster Directory (All Teams)
- 2026 FIFA World Cup Central: Brackets, Schedules & Fantasy
2026 Uruguay World Cup Roster FAQ
Who is Uruguay’s coach for the 2026 World Cup?
Marcelo Bielsa leads Uruguay at the 2026 World Cup and named the final 26-man squad. Jose Maria Gimenez wears the captain’s armband.
What group is Uruguay in at the 2026 World Cup?
Uruguay is in Group H alongside Spain, Saudi Arabia, and Cape Verde. The top two finishers plus the eight best third-placed teams across all groups advance to the Round of 32.
How can I download the printable Uruguay roster?
Use the download button above to get the free printable PDF. It lists all 26 players by position with checkboxes, the predicted starting XI, and the No. 9 battle.
Official source: the full 2026 tournament information is on FIFA’s official 2026 World Cup site.
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