Uruguay

FIFA Ranking #18Coach Marcelo BielsaURY

Team quick answers

What group is Uruguay in at World Cup 2026?

Uruguay are in Group H with Saudi Arabia, Cape Verde, Spain. The group is a four-team round-robin.

Who coaches Uruguay and what is their FIFA ranking?

Uruguay are coached by Marcelo Bielsa, are FIFA-ranked #18, and use the team code URY.

When does Uruguay's group-stage campaign start?

Uruguay's first group match is against Saudi Arabia on June 15, 2026 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. Their full group-stage window runs June 15, 2026 — June 27, 2026.

How can Uruguay reach the knockout stage?

Uruguay advance directly to the Round of 32 by finishing in the top two of Group H. If they finish third, they need to be one of the eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups.

Team profile

Uruguay arrive at FIFA World Cup 2026 as a competitive top-30 side, ranked #18 in the FIFA world rankings. Marcelo Bielsa leads the squad after qualifying through the CONMEBOL qualifying pathway. They have been drawn into Group H, a four-team round-robin where the top two advance directly to the round of 32 and the third-placed team competes for one of eight best-third spots. Confederation: CONMEBOL (South America) — the confederation with five World Cup titles between its members. Uruguay's qualification campaign placed them among the six sides representing their region at the expanded 48-team tournament. Uruguay share Group H with Cape Verde, Spain, Saudi Arabia. Average FIFA rank of the group: #42. Uruguay's group-stage campaign runs from June 15, 2026 to June 27, 2026, with three matches over approximately two weeks. FIFA World Cup 2026 is the first edition with 48 teams, hosted jointly by the United States, Canada and Mexico from 11 June to 19 July 2026. The expanded format means most teams need only finish in the top three of their group to keep playing.