Uruguay World Cup Team Statistics
Uruguay's team statistics reflect a squad in transition, with Maxi Araújo and Agustín Canobbio accounting for most of the scoring across a shortened group stage. Uruguay created chances through pressing triggers and quick central combinations, reflecting a system built around vertical transitions rather than sustained buildup.
Uruguay's top goalscorers from the FIFA World Cup are shown in the table below.
Uruguay's top assist providers from the FIFA World Cup are shown in the table below.
Team Statistics — Overview
Uruguay's 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign produced 2 draws and 1 loss across three Group H matches, with 3 goals scored and 4 conceded, finishing third behind Spain and Cape Verde. Maxi Araújo led the attack with 2 goals, becoming the first Uruguayan to score in each of his side's opening two matches at a single tournament. The team maintained 52.3% possession with a pressing, vertical approach and 85% pass accuracy across all three fixtures. Zero clean sheets and 4 goals conceded reflect a defensive campaign disrupted by individual errors, including a costly mistake from goalkeeper Fernando Muslera against Spain. Rodrigo Bentancur and Manuel Ugarte anchored the pressing structure in midfield, while José María Giménez and Ronald Araújo organized the back line.
Uruguay's statistics summary is shown in the table below.
| Tournament | Matches Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals Scored | Goals Conceded | Clean Sheets | Average possession | Shots / Game | Shots on Target / Game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | — | 11.3 | 4.3 |
| 2022 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
| 2014 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — |
| 2010 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 8 | 3 | — | — | — |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — |
| 1990 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | — | — | — |
| 1986 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 1 | — | — | — |
| 1974 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1966 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Total / Average | 56 | 23 | 14 | 19 | 88 | 75 | 20 | — | 11.3 | 4.3 |
| Tournament | Pass Accuracy | Corners / Game | Fouls / Game | Yellow Cards | Red Cards | GK Clean Sheets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | 0 | ||
| 2022 | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2018 | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2014 | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2002 | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990 | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1986 | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1974 | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966 | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total / Average | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Uruguay's 2026 campaign fell short of its previous tournament in 2022, when the team recorded 1 win, 1 draw, and 1 loss, scoring 2 goals and conceding 2 before elimination on goals scored. The 2026 group stage produced 3 goals across three matches, a slightly higher scoring rate than the 2022 tournament, though a costlier defensive record contributed to an earlier points tally.
* All-time leaders across every edition. Possession and passing data are only published by FIFA from 2010 onwards.
