Uruguay
- Home Stadium: Estadio Centenario
- Coach: Diego Alonso
- FIFA Ranking: 14
- World Cups Won: 2
- Key Players: Federico Valverde. Darwin Nunez
*Updated 11/7/22
Current Squad / Roster
- Fernando Muslera
- Sebastian Sosa
- Sergio Rochet
- Guillermo Varela
- Ronald Araujo
- Damian Suarez
- Mathias Olivera
- Matias Vina
- Sebastian Coates
- Diego Godin
- Jose Gimenez
- Martin Caceres
- Rodrigo Bentancur
- Matias Vecino
- Manuel Ugarte
- Nicolas de la Cruz
- Giorgian de Arrascaeta
- Luxas Torreira
- Federico Valverde
- Facundo Pellistri
- Maxi Gomez
- Edinson Cavani
- Darwin Nunez
- Luis Suarez
- Cristhian Stuani
The Uruguay World Cup history has been littered with many victories, including World Cup honors in 1930 and 1950. However, the Uruguay stats since that second victory have indicated that the nation has failed to scale the same heights since. They will get their FIFA World Cup schedule underway later this year, and you can learn about the important Uruguay World Cup stats before exploring the FIFA World Cup betting stats here.
Uruguay World Cup Future Odds
The Uruguay betting markets opened after the draw for the World Cup was made. However, the current FIFA World Cup odds suggest that the nation will have a tall order to win the competition for the third time. The current odds see Uruguay as a 50/1 outsider to win the competition, while they are also unfancied to win Group H, as they are a 2/1 chance. However, Uruguay is expected to reach the quarterfinals, as they are currently priced up at 12/5.
FIFA World Cup Uruguay’s Record
Historical Events
Uruguay has been a consistent competitor at the World Cup, as they won each of the first two World Cups that they participated in. They were the first ever winners of the competition back in 1930, before refusing to play in the 1934 and 1938 competitions. Uruguay then shocked hosts Brazil in the 1950 World Cup final, winning the competition for a second time.
They didn’t actually lose a game at the competition until the 1954 tournament, but they still managed to finish in fourth. That has been their joint-best finish since winning the World Cup for the second time, as they have finished fourth on three occasions.
How well have Uruguay done in previous World Cups?
Since winning the World Cup for the second time in 1950, Uruguay has still boasted a very consistent record. Out of the ten competitions that they have qualified for, they have reached at least the first knockout round on seven occasions. That includes three successive competitions in which they achieved that feat between 2010 and 2018.
Their best finish came in the 2010 competition, as they managed to finish in fourth place overall. In 2014, they reached the round of 16, while they went one better in 2018, as they reached the quarterfinals. In the Russia World Cup four years ago, Uruguay lost just once, with that defeat coming against France, who would later win the tournament.
Who are the best historical players of Uruguay?
Many of the most prestigious Uruguay stats are held by players that will be representing the nation later this year. Current captain, Diego Godin, holds the record for the most caps, as he has represented Uruguay on 159 occasions. Meanwhile, the top scorer in the history of the national team is Luis Suarez, who has scored 68 times in 132 games.
Edinson Cavani also has a prolific record for the national team, as he has scored 58 goals in 133 games, making him the second most capped player and the second highest scorer in Uruguayan history. One of the most legendary players to have played for Uruguay is Diego Forlan, who stole the show at the 2010 World Cup, and scored a total of 36 goals in 112 games for his country.
Uruguay Fun Facts In Previous World Cups
One of the most interesting Uruguay stats is the reason behind the four stars on their shirt. Despite winning the World Cup on just two occasions, FIFA recognizes them as world champions on four occasions, as they won the Olympic gold medals in 1924 and 1928, which was the premier international event before the World Cup was introduced in 1930.
After winning the World Cup for the first time, Uruguay refused to compete in the following two tournaments as a boycott following the European nations’ refusal to participate in the Uruguayan-hosted competition in 1930. Heading into the 2022 World Cup, Uruguay has an excellent record against the teams in their group. They have won both previous meetings against South Korea, and their victory over Portugal four years ago was the only time that those two nations had met at the competition.
Team Squad for the 2022 World Cup
Expected FIFA World Cup Team Roster
The Uruguay stats highlight that they will be one of the most experienced nations at the World Cup later this year. There isn’t a strong contingent of younger players coming through, which means that they will be relying on stars such as Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani, who are both over the age of 30.
World Cup Schedule
The FIFA World Cup groups were drawn earlier this year, and Uruguay could face a tough test making it out of Group H. The Uruguay World Cup fixtures that will be played at this stage of the competition can be found below.
- November 24 – Uruguay vs. South Korea
- November 28 – Portugal vs. Uruguay
- December 2 – Ghana vs. Uruguay
Uruguay 2022 World Cup Odds
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Uruguay | +5000 |
To Win Group H
| Team | Moneyline |
|---|---|
| Portugal | -165 |
| Uruguay | +200 |
| South Korea | +1200 |
| Cameroon | +1200 |
