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Uruguay have officially revealed their 26-player roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with head coach Marcelo Bielsa finalising his selections. The list features a mix of experienced internationals and emerging talents, but also includes one notable omission.

The biggest talking point is the exclusion of Nahitan Nández, who had been a consistent starter throughout the qualification campaign. His absence stands out as the only major surprise in an otherwise expected lineup.

Goalkeepers: Sergio Rochet, Fernando Muslera, and Santiago Mele.

Defenders: Guillermo Varela, Ronald Araújo, José María Giménez, Santiago Bueno, Sebastián Cáceres, Mathías Olivera, Joaquín Piquerez, and Matías Viña.

Midfielders: Manuel Ugarte, Emiliano Martínez, Rodrigo Bentancur, Federico Valverde, Agustín Canobbio, Juan Manuel Sanabria, Giorgian de Arrascaeta, Nicolás de la Cruz, Rodrigo Zalazar, Facundo Pellistri, Maximiliano Araújo, and Brian Rodríguez.

Forwards: Rodrigo Aguirre, Federico Viñas, and Darwin Núñez.

The final squad reflects Bielsa’s preference for dynamic and versatile players capable of adapting to his high-pressing, attack-oriented system. Veterans like Muslera and Giménez bring leadership and experience, while younger stars such as Valverde and Núñez are expected to play key roles in Uruguay’s campaign.

The 2026 World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with Uruguay aiming to build on their strong qualification performance and make a deep run in the tournament.

Uruguayan fans will be hoping that Bielsa’s trademark intensity and tactical innovation can guide the team to another memorable World Cup journey.