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The Uruguay national football team has represented Uruguay in international men’s football competitions since 1902. The team has won the FIFA World Cup twice, including the first World Cup in 1930 as hosts, defeating Argentina 4–2 in the final, and has won the Copa America a joint-most 15 times.

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What is Uruguay’s World Ranking?

Uruguay are ranked 14th in the FIFA World Rankings.

What Group are Uruguay in?

Uruguay are in Group H for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. They will be competing against South Korea, Portugal and Ghana.

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What are Uruguay previous World Cup results?

Uruguay have won the World Cup twice in their history, winning the first ever edition of the tournament in 1930, before claiming the prize again 20 years later in 1950.

What was Uruguay’s qualifying record for the 2022 World Cup?

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Who is the coach of the Uruguay National Team?

Diego Alonso is the current head coach of the Uruguay national team. A prolific striker for Atletico Madrid in his playing days, Alonso joined the national side in December 2021, winning his first four games in charge to secure qualification for the 2022 World Cup. He has managed nine games for Uruguay, winning seven and losing one.

Who is the captain of the Uruguay National Team?

Veteran defender Diego Godin is the current captain of the Uruguay national team. The former Atletico Madrid centre-back has made 159 appearances for the national side, making him the most-capped player in the country’s history.

Who are the star players for Uruguay?

Uruguay historically have one of the most potent attacks in world football, with Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani forming a formidable duo up front. With both players arguably past their peak at the age of 35, they may not be as threatening as they were in previous tournaments, so look out for Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez as he tries to make an impression on his national team.

In defence, Ronald Araujo of Barcelona and Jose Maria Gimenez of Atletico Madrid make a fearsome centre-back duo that boasts both controlled aggression and supreme technicality. A midfield partnership of Rodrigo Bentancur and Real Madrid’s Federico Valverde, arguably one of the best midfielders on the planet at the moment, likewise offers dynamism and goalscoring threat.

What are Uruguay’s group fixtures at the 2022 World Cup?

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Uruguay World Cup Squad 2022

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