Uruguay World Cup 2026 Odds: Latest Betting Prices and Predictions

Two-time champions Uruguay are preparing for their 15th World Cup and fifth appearance in a row. La Celeste are led by the iconic and influential Marcelo Bielsa, who brings valuable tournament experience to the role, having previously managed Argentina and Chile at the World Cup.

Below, we take a closer look at the Uruguay World Cup odds, their chances of progressing through the rounds, as well as potential top goalscorer contenders. We also revisit their World Cup history, highlight key players, and offer our own tournament prediction.

Uruguay 2026 World Cup Odds

Uruguay can be backed at 80/1 in the World Cup outright odds, which ranks them just outside the top-12 in the betting, and the fourth favourite among non-European countries.

Spain are the 9/2 favourites to be crowned World Cup winners ahead of England (6/1), France, Brazil, and Argentina (all 8/1).

Uruguay World Cup Fixtures

Check out the World Cup fixtures for Uruguay at the 2026 World Cup:

Uruguay Top Goalscorer Odds

Darwin Nunez is the best-placed in the World Cup Uruguay odds for the Golden amongst his country’s attackers, with most outlets offering 66/1. The former Liverpool forward, who now plays for Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal, top-scored for his country in qualifying with five goals.

Elsewhere, Brian Rodriguez and Facundo Pellistri can be backed at 150/1 and 200/1, respectively.

No Uruguayan has ever won the Golden Boot, but Oscar Miguez remains the country’s top scorer in their World Cup history with eight goals.

Uruguay Stage of Elimination Odds

At the time of writing, there are no specific Uruguay World Cup betting stage-of-elimination markets, though related markets offer an indication of where they could finish this summer.

La Celeste are priced at 4/1 to win Group H behind tournament frontrunners Spain. Meanwhile, they are a short 1/10 to qualify for the knockout stages.

Looking further ahead, Uruguay are 13/5 to reach the quarter-finals, 13/2 to make the semi-finals for the sixth time in their history, and 22/1 to reach the final for the first time since their second triumph in 1950.

Uruguay 2026 World Cup Squad

Uruguay can no longer call upon the likes of Edinson Cavani and Luis Suarez, who have both retired from international duty. Instead, Bielsa will look to the following players to inspire Uruguay’s push this summer:

Uruguay 2026 World Cup Predicted XI

Here’s how Uruguay could line up at the 2026 World Cup:

GK: Sergio Rochet

RB: Guillermo Varela

CB: Ronald Araujo

CB: Jose Maria Gimenez

LB: Mathias Olivera

DM: Rodrigo Bentancur

CM: Federico Valverde

AM: Giorgian de Arrascaeta

RW: Facundo Torres

FW: Darwin Nunez

LW: Facundo Pellistri 

Uruguay World Cup History

Uruguay are one of only six nations to have lifted the World Cup more than once. Almost a century ago, they won the inaugural tournament on home soil in 1930, beating Peru and Romania in the group stage, thrashing Yugoslavia 6-1 in the semi-finals, and later defeating Argentina 4-2 in the final.

Their second triumph came in their next appearance at Brazil 1950. After France withdrew, Uruguay played just one group match – an 8-0 win over Bolivia – before topping the final-round group to lift the trophy following a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over hosts Brazil.

Since then, Uruguay have appeared in 12 further World Cups, with their best finishes being fourth place in 1954, 1970, and most recently in 2010.

How did Uruguay do at the last World Cup?

Uruguay suffered a disappointing group-stage exit at the 2022 World Cup. They played out a goalless draw against South Korea, lost 2-0 to Portugal, but then, despite carving out a 2-0 win over Ghana, they missed out on second spot on goal difference after South Korea claimed a last-gasp 2-1 win against Portugal.

World Cup 2026 Uruguay Prediction

Uruguay find themselves in Group H alongside tournament favourites Spain, Saudi Arabia, and World Cup debutants Cabo Verde. Spain are widely tipped to top the group, which means Uruguay could face a battle with Saudi Arabia for second place.

If the odds play out and Uruguay finish as runners-up, they would progress to the last-32 where they would face the winners of Group J, which is likely to be holders Argentina. Should that matchup materialise, Uruguay will find themselves outsiders to make it through to the last-16.

World Cup 2026 Uruguay FAQs

• Have Uruguay ever won the World Cup? 

Uruguay have won the World Cup twice, in their inaugural 1930 World Cup, which they hosted, then 20 years later in their next appearance at Brazil 1950. The latest World Cup Uruguay odds have them at 66/1 to win the trophy for a third time.

• How did Uruguay qualify for the 2026 World Cup?

Uruguay qualified for the World Cup in fourth place in the South American table, level on 28 points with Colombia (3rd), Brazil (5th), and Paraguay (6th). Among their notable results was a 2-0 win at home to Brazil, a 2-0 win away to Argentina, and a dramatic 3-2 victory at home to Colombia, where they scored the winner 13 minutes into injury time.

• Which players will play for Uruguay at the 2026 World Cup?

Uruguay have a key core of high-quality players, led by the La Liga duo of Federico Valverde and Ronald Araujo, while they will look to Dawrin Nunez for goals.