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CONMEBOLFIFA Rank #11
Uruguay
“La Celeste” • Asociación Uruguaya de Fútbol (AUF)⭐⭐
2 World Cups15Continental Titles
📖 Football Heritage
The original champions of the world. Despite a population of just 3.4 million, Uruguay boasts an astonishing football pedigree, winning the first World Cup in 1930 and shocking Brazil at the Maracanã in 1950.
Golden Era:1924–1930 & 1950 (Back-to-back Olympics and 2 World Cups)
🏆 Major Tournament Record
FIFA World Cup
Champions (2 times)
14 Tournament Appearances
Champions:19301950
Copa América
Champions (15 times)
45 Tournament Appearances
Champions:191619171920192319241926193519421956195919671983198719952011
👑 Hall of Fame Legends
Luis Suárez
2007–2024143 Caps•69 Goals
Uruguay’s all-time record goalscorer; Copa América 2011 Best Player and champion.
Diego Forlán
2002–2014112 Caps•36 Goals
Golden Ball winner at the 2010 World Cup, leading Uruguay to the semi-finals with 5 goals.
Enzo Francescoli
1982–199773 Caps•17 Goals
Three-time Copa América winner whose elegant playmaking inspired Zinedine Zidane.
Team Dossier
Head CoachMarcelo Bielsa
Team CaptainFederico Valverde
Home StadiumEstadio Centenario (Montevideo)
All-Time Top ScorerLuis Suárez (69G)
Most CapsDiego Godín (161)
Biggest WinUruguay 9 - 0 Bolivia (November 9, 1927)
Historic Derbies & Rivalries
vs. Argentina ↗
Clásico del Río de la Plata
vs. Brazil ↗
Maracanazo Historic Rivalry
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