Attacking threat
Federico Valverde
Federico Valverde is one of the headline names carrying the biggest end-product burden for Uruguay.
Star players and roles
Midfield control
Darwin Nunez
Darwin Nunez gives Uruguay balance through the middle and sets the tempo when matches tighten up.
Defensive backbone
Ronald Araujo
Ronald Araujo anchors the spine of the side and helps define how secure Uruguay look without the ball.
Name & number printing
Get the Uruguay shirt with a player name
Amazon UK and Sports Direct both stock the Uruguay 2026 home shirt. Most sellers offer official name & number printing at checkout for around £10–£15 extra.
Shirt history snapshot
2018 · Puma
Clean celeste shirt with a modernised crest and minimal detailing.
2022 · Puma
Sharper celeste home with bold crest placement — a tribute to the four-star heritage.
2026 · Puma
Current-cycle celeste Uruguay shirt for the 48-team World Cup.
FAQ
Who is in the Uruguay squad for the 2026 World Cup?
Uruguay's key names for the 2026 World Cup include Federico Valverde, Darwin Nunez, Ronald Araujo, with Marcelo Bielsa as head coach. Full 26-man squads are confirmed by federations in the days before the tournament — this page tracks the leading players and storylines.
Who is the Uruguay head coach at the 2026 World Cup?
Marcelo Bielsa leads Uruguay into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as confirmed in the Guardian's June 2026 squad guide.
Does this Uruguay squad page include shirt history as well as players?
Yes. The squad page also includes a short shirt-history section so readers can connect the current team to the wider World Cup kit story.