Uruguay
Tiny country, two World Cup stars.
Uruguay, Heading to the 2026 World Cup — Key Facts
- FIFA World #12. Uruguay enters the 2026 World Cup ranked #12 in the world by FIFA, coached by M. Bielsa.
- Most Beef Eaten Per Person. Uruguay actually beats Argentina on beef consumption per capita — and produces a steakhouse-sized football culture too.
- $77.5B Economy. Uruguay's total economy is worth $77.5B — that's the financial muscle behind their World Cup campaign.
- Silenced the Maracanã in 1950. Uruguay beat host Brazil 2-1 in the 1950 World Cup decider — silencing 200,000 fans at the Maracanã.
- Suárez, Cavani, Forlán. Uruguay's modern generation (Forlán, Suárez, Cavani) produced more world-class strikers per capita than any nation alive.
- Squad Worth $410M. Uruguay's 2026 squad is valued at $410M — #13 of 48 nations, about 25% of the world's most valuable squad (England).
- $32K Median Wealth. Median household wealth in Uruguay is $32K — ranked #22 of 48 WC nations.
- Won the First Ever World Cup. Uruguay won the very first World Cup in 1930 — as the host nation, beating Argentina in the final.
- Smallest Nation to Win a WC. With just 3.4 million people, Uruguay is by far the smallest country to ever win the World Cup — and they've done it twice.
- Federico Valverde. Their crown jewel is valued at $140M — about 34% of the entire Uruguay squad.
🇺🇾 Uruguay — Heading to the 2026 World Cup
Significant Football Achievements
Uruguay's World Cup squad
Federico Valverde
One of the world's most complete midfielders — three Champions Leagues by age 26.
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Meet the nation
Uruguay is South America's stability story — strong institutions, high social spending, and a football culture that produces world-class talent per capita.
Uruguay (pop. 3.4M) won the very first World Cup in 1930 — and another in 1950.
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Uruguay FAQ
What is Uruguay's financial personality?
Uruguay is "The Quiet Champion". Uruguay is South America's stability story — strong institutions, high social spending, and a football culture that produces world-class talent per capita.
How wealthy is Uruguay?
Uruguay has a GDP per capita of $23K, a total economy of $77.5B, and median household wealth of $32K. It ranks #22 of 48 World Cup nations on wealth.
What is Uruguay's savings rate?
Households in Uruguay save about 5.5% of disposable income, and 6% of adults participate in the stock market.
How strong is Uruguay at the 2026 World Cup?
Uruguay enters the 2026 World Cup ranked #12 by FIFA, coached by M. Bielsa, with Federico Valverde as their star player (market value $140M). Their full squad is valued at $410M.
Which group is Uruguay in at the 2026 World Cup?
Uruguay is drawn in Group B of the 2026 FIFA World Cup co-hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico.
What are Uruguay's biggest football achievements?
Uruguay's honours include: 🏆 World Cup × 2, Copa América × 15.
