Uruguay and Spain finalize squads ahead of 2026 World Cup
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Uruguay and Spain have confirmed their squads for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as tensions rise prior to the tournament. Led by Marcelo Bielsa, Uruguay embarks on this challenge with a mix of veterans and emerging talent, omitting Luis Suárez after his international retirement. Spain, under manager Luis de la Fuente, enters as the reigning European champion but has left out any Real Madrid players from its 26-man roster. Both teams are grouped in Group H alongside Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde, with matches beginning on June 15. Uruguay's games will be crucial for their hopes of progress, especially against Spain on June 28.
- •Uruguay's squad features Darwin Núñez and Federico Valverde.
- •Spain's squad includes four captains: Rodri, Unai Simón, Ferran Torres, Mikel Oyarzabal.
- •Uruguay faces Saudi Arabia on June 15 in Miami.
- •Spain opens against Cape Verde on June 15 in Atlanta.
- •Final group match between Uruguay and Spain is set for June 28 in Guadalajara.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Saudi Arabia: 2026 World Cup Squad, Fixtures and Schedule
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Cape Verde: 2026 World Cup Squad, Fixtures and Schedule
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Spain: 2026 World Cup Squad, Fixtures and Schedule
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Uruguay: 2026 World Cup Squad, Fixtures and Schedule
"Saudi Arabia head to the 2026 FIFA World Cup chasing a knockout-stage breakthrough across seven previous attempts.The Green Falcons reach a third successive finals after a turbulent qualifying journey...
"Spain travel to North America for the FIFA World Cup this summer among the favourites to lift the trophy for a second time.La Roja arrive as reigning European champions, having beaten England in the E...
"Marcelo Bielsa leads Uruguay into the FIFA World Cup this summer in his first global tournament as La Celeste boss.The Argentine coach took charge in 2023 and has rebuilt the side around a hardened de...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 1:00 PMSaudi Arabia: 2026 World Cup Squad, Fixtures and Schedule
Saudi Arabia head to the 2026 FIFA World Cup chasing a knockout-stage breakthrough across seven previous attempts.The Green Falcons reach a third successive finals after a turbulent qualifying journey...
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 1:00 PMCape Verde: 2026 World Cup Squad, Fixtures and Schedule
Cape Verde travel to North America for the FIFA World Cup this summer to make their debut on football’s biggest stage.The Blue Sharks reached a first finals after seven previous attempts, the crowni...
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 12:00 PMSpain: 2026 World Cup Squad, Fixtures and Schedule
Spain travel to North America for the FIFA World Cup this summer among the favourites to lift the trophy for a second time.La Roja arrive as reigning European champions, having beaten England in the E...
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 12:00 PMUruguay: 2026 World Cup Squad, Fixtures and Schedule
Marcelo Bielsa leads Uruguay into the FIFA World Cup this summer in his first global tournament as La Celeste boss.The Argentine coach took charge in 2023 and has rebuilt the side around a hardened de...
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