🇺🇾 Uruguay

Uruguay are the smallest nation ever to win the World Cup and a giant of the South American game. A CONMEBOL side, they enter the 2026 World Cup rated 1930 — 10th of the 48 teams — in Group H.

Two-time champions (1930 and 1950) who continue to punch far above their population. Famed for 'garra charrúa' — grit, organisation and a never-say-die spirit.

Drawn alongside Spain, Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde, their toughest group test on paper is the meeting with Spain. Our model projects them to finish 2nd in the group and to reach the Round of 16.