World Cup
Uruguay
Competition: Coupe du Monde | Active season: 2026
Saudi Arabia
vs
Uruguay
16 Jun 2026 · 00:00
Upcoming matches
Uruguay
vs
Cape Verde Islands
22 Jun 2026 · 00:00
Upcoming matches
Uruguay
vs
Spain
27 Jun 2026 · 02:00
Upcoming matches
Footlab Data
Group H
Group H
Group standings
| # | Team | MJ | G | N | P | Diff | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uruguay | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Spain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Saudi Arabia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Cape Verde Islands | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Footlab Data
Statistiques détaillées
Footlab Data
Footlab profile
Offensive potential
58,0/100
High
Defensive stability
63,8/100
High
Game control
46,1/100
Stable
Regularity
52,4/100
Stable
Mental resilience
72,0/100
Very high
Footlab Data
Uruguay National Team Profile - 2026 World Cup | Footlab Data
Uruguay World Cup 2026: Data Analysis, Strengths, and Projection
Uruguay enters the 2026 World Cup with a unique profile: a demographic resilience that defies logic combined with an exceptional competitive DNA. Under the tactical revolution of Marcelo Bielsa, the Celeste has transformed its traditional "Garra Charrúa" into a machine of total pressing and lightning transitions.
Global Positioning
Uruguay is positioned as an elite outsider, feared by all favorites for their ability to impose an unsustainable physical rhythm for 90 minutes.
- Status: Solid Outsider / Upset Expert
- Projection: Quarter-final / Semi-final
- Risk: Limited squad depth over a long tournament
Footlab Profile
| Criteria | Level |
|---|---|
| Attacking Potential | High |
| Defensive Stability | High |
| Game Control | Medium to High |
| Consistency | High |
| Mental Resilience | Exceptional |
Structural Strengths
- "Bielsista" Intensity: Extreme running volumes and all-pitch pressing that suffocates opposition midfields.
- Lethal Verticality: Lightning-fast transition capabilities driven by powerhouses like Federico Valverde.
- Elite Core: A backbone (Araujo, Giménez, Ugarte) that ranks among the strongest in the world.
- Efficiency in the Box: A tradition of clinical finishers (Darwin Núñez) capable of scoring from half-chances.
Structural Weaknesses
- Limited Depth: A significant quality gap between the starting XI and bench options.
- Energy Management: The energy-intensive playing style may take a toll on physical freshness late in the tournament.
- Discipline: Occasionally excessive aggression leading to avoidable bookings.
- Tempo Control: Difficulty slowing the game down and managing low phases without conceding pressure.
Tactical Brief
Uruguay organizes itself around a dynamic and aggressive 4-3-3:
- Offensive Phase: Direct play, rapid wing attacks, and massive midfield surges.
- Defensive Phase: Man-marking or constant high pressing to force errors.
- Identity: "Harassment" football aimed at turning every duel into a physical battle.
Match Typology
- Vs Weaker Teams: Dominance through physical impact, but risk of frustration against deep blocks.
- Vs Structured Blocks: Intense tactical duel based on high ball recovery.
- Vs Top Tier Teams: The ultimate "Giant Killer," capable of toppling any heavyweight (e.g., wins vs Argentina and Brazil in qualifiers).
2026 Key Performance Factors
Uruguay's success will primarily depend on:
- the physical freshness of key players after an intense European season
- Darwin Núñez's clinical edge in finishing transitions
- their ability to manage key moments without falling into indiscipline
Footlab Projection
Uruguay possesses a semi-finalist ceiling. They are the "anti-system" team that maximizes every drop of energy to compensate for demographic limitations.
Projection: Quarter-finals (Minimum target)
Optimal Scenario: A run to the final four by claiming the scalp of a European favorite.
Betting Insights
- ✔️ High potential in "Total Tackles / Duels Won" markets
- ✔️ Interesting for "Under 2.5 Goals" against defensive blocks
- ✔️ High value on "Double Chance" bets against major UEFA nations
- ⚠️ High risk of cards (Yellow/Red) due to tactical intensity
Conclusion
Uruguay remains an ultra-competitive side. Their mix of historical DNA and tactical modernity makes them one of the most feared and "trap-heavy" opponents of the 2026 World Cup.
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International history
Matches from the last 4 years
Algeria
vs
Uruguay
0 - 0
England
vs
Uruguay
1 - 1
United States
vs
Uruguay
5 - 1
Mexico
vs
Uruguay
0 - 0
Uzbekistan
vs
Uruguay
1 - 2
Uruguay
vs
Dominican Republic
1 - 0
Chile
vs
Uruguay
0 - 0
Uruguay
vs
Peru
3 - 0
Uruguay
vs
Venezuela
2 - 0
Paraguay
vs
Uruguay
2 - 0
Bolivia
vs
Uruguay
0 - 0
Uruguay
vs
Argentina
0 - 1
Brazil
vs
Uruguay
1 - 1
Uruguay
vs
Colombia
3 - 2
Uruguay
vs
Ecuador
0 - 0
Peru
vs
Uruguay
1 - 0
Venezuela
vs
Uruguay
0 - 0
Uruguay
vs
Paraguay
0 - 0
Uruguay
vs
Guatemala
1 - 1
Canada
vs
Uruguay
2 - 2
Uruguay
vs
Colombia
0 - 1
Uruguay
vs
Brazil
0 - 0
United States
vs
Uruguay
0 - 1
Uruguay
vs
Bolivia
5 - 0
Uruguay
vs
Panama
3 - 1
Mexico
vs
Uruguay
0 - 4
Costa Rica
vs
Uruguay
0 - 0
Ivory Coast
vs
Uruguay
2 - 1
Uruguay
vs
Basque Country
1 - 1
Uruguay
vs
Bolivia
3 - 0
Argentina
vs
Uruguay
0 - 2
Uruguay
vs
Brazil
2 - 0
Colombia
vs
Uruguay
2 - 2
Ecuador
vs
Uruguay
2 - 1
Uruguay
vs
Chile
3 - 1
Uruguay
vs
Cuba
2 - 0
Uruguay
vs
Nicaragua
4 - 1
South Korea
vs
Uruguay
1 - 2
Japan
vs
Uruguay
1 - 1
Ghana
vs
Uruguay
0 - 2
28 Nov 2022 · 20:00
Portugal
vs
Uruguay
2 - 0
24 Nov 2022 · 14:00
Uruguay
vs
South Korea
0 - 0
Canada
vs
Uruguay
0 - 2
Iran
vs
Uruguay
1 - 0
Uruguay
vs
Panama
5 - 0
United States
vs
Uruguay
0 - 0
Mexico
vs
Uruguay
0 - 3