Uruguay
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Uruguay's 2026 Campaign So Far
Uruguay's journey through the World Cup 2026 qualifying campaign in the South American group was a sturdy affair. Finishing fourth with 28 points from 18 matches, their record stood at seven wins, seven draws, and four losses. A solid defensive display was evident, conceding just 12 goals while netting 22. At home, they were particularly robust with six wins and only one defeat, keeping six clean sheets. Away from home, the form dipped slightly, with just one win and three losses.
As the tournament proper began, Uruguay kicked off their World Cup 2026 group stage in Group H with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia. They currently sit top of their group, a modest but promising start.
Looking ahead, Uruguay will need to build on their defensive resilience while finding a bit more cutting edge going forward if they want to make a serious dent in this World Cup. Given their rich history and solid foundation, it’s hardly time to reach for the panic button yet.
Group Stage
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Congo DR | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
| 2 |  Brazil | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 |  Sweden | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 3 |  Australia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  Japan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 |  Netherlands | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 |  Ghana | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 |  Qatar | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 |  Ecuador | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 5 |  New Zealand | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 5 |  Bosnia & Herzegovina | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| 5 |  Ivory Coast | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |  Uzbekistan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |  Norway | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |  Spain | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 6 |  Algeria | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 |
| 6 |  Austria | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 |  Portugal | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 7 |  Croatia | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
| 7 |  Paraguay | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 |
| 8 |  Senegal | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +2 | 3 |
| 8 |  Iraq | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 |  Czech Republic | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| 9 |  Saudi Arabia | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -4 | 1 |
| 9 |  Iran | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 10 |  South Korea | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| 10 |  Belgium | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 10 |  Cape Verde Islands | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 11 |  Scotland | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| 11 |  Panama | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 11 |  Haiti | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 |  Jordan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 12 |  Uruguay | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| 12 |  Türkiye | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
Qualifying campaign
Rank
4
Points
28
PPG (last 5)
1.60
Squad pedigree
8 of 26 squad players (31%) play club football in a top-5 European league.
Spotlight
League position
Position 37Points trajectory
Rank 37FIFA world ranking
#15
Manager
M. Bielsa
Argentina
Season at a glance
Streaks
Last result
World Cup - Qualification South America table
Uruguay's Form in World Cup 2026
Uruguay have shown a rather mixed bag of results as they navigate the World Cup 2026 campaign and the South American qualifiers. Their record in the qualification phase is solid but not spectacular, with 7 wins, 7 draws, and 4 losses from 18 matches, reflecting a tendency to drop points more often through draws than defeats. Notably, they have been stronger at home, securing 6 wins there compared to just 1 on the road.
In the World Cup group stage, Uruguay started with a 1-1 draw, continuing the pattern of steady but unspectacular results. Their form in recent matches (DLWWD) suggests a side capable of grinding out results but lacking a significant winning streak to build momentum. A clean defensive record at home, with 6 clean sheets, contrasts with a slightly more porous away record, indicating some inconsistency.
Overall, Uruguay’s season form suggests a team that values balance and defensive solidity, though their inability to string together more than a couple of wins consecutively might test their ambitions in this tournament.
Statistics
Home / Away splits
Week-by-week trends
team vs league avg (dashed)Uruguay's Home and Away Form: A Tale of Two Fortresses
Uruguay's 2026 World Cup qualification campaign shows a striking contrast between home and away performances. At home, they have been quite the fortress, winning six games, scoring 16 goals, and conceding just four, while keeping six clean sheets. This suggests a solid defensive setup complemented by a reasonably potent attack when playing on familiar turf. Away from home, however, the story is less rosy. They have managed only one win, scoring six goals but conceding twice as many at eight. Despite this, they still managed four clean sheets on the road, indicating occasional defensive resilience. In summary, Uruguay rely heavily on home advantage for their strong performances, while their away form shows some vulnerability but also glimpses of defensive discipline.
Fipster's Record on Uruguay in World Cup 2026
Fipster is still building its record on Uruguay this World Cup 2026 campaign, having only graded one fixture so far. Unfortunately, that lone prediction missed the mark, so there’s no star or tick to boast about just yet. With just one game analysed, it’s a small sample size, but hopefully the model’s cheeky intuition will sharpen up as the tournament unfolds. Keep an eye on Fipster’s progress—it’s early days and the model might just find its feet soon enough.
