Uruguay have been eliminated from the FIFA World Cup 2026 and will not play in the Round of 32.
They finished third in Group H with two points, which left them outside the eight best third-placed teams, so there is no knockout opponent to preview.
Who Will Uruguay Face in the Round of 32?
No one. Uruguay are out of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and have no Round of 32 match.
At the FIFA World Cup 2026, only the top two from each group plus the eight best third-placed teams reach the Round of 32. Uruguay finished third in Group H with two points, which was not enough to rank among the best third-placed sides, so they did not qualify. That is how the Round of 32 format works in the new 48-team draw.
Uruguay’s two points came from two draws. The full table is in our Group H teams and fixtures guide.
How Group H Finished
Spain won Group H and Cape Verde finished as runners-up, taking the two automatic qualifying places. Uruguay ended third on two points, with Saudi Arabia bottom of the group. Because two points was outside the cut for the eight best third-placed teams, Uruguay’s tournament ended at the group stage.
You can revisit the campaign of the other South American contenders, such as group winners and reigning champions Argentina, on the Argentina match schedule at the World Cup, with Lionel Messi at the 2026 World Cup still in the headlines.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have Uruguay been eliminated from the World Cup?
Yes. Uruguay finished third in Group H with two points, outside the eight best third-placed teams, and have been eliminated. They will not play in the Round of 32.
Why did Uruguay not qualify as a best third-placed team?
Only the eight best third-placed teams advance. Uruguay’s two points from Group H were not enough to rank inside that top eight, so they missed out on the Round of 32.
Who qualified from Group H?
Spain won the group and Cape Verde finished second, taking the two automatic places. Uruguay finished third and Saudi Arabia finished bottom.
Sources
- FIFA: Standings, Group Tables & Brackets
- 2026 FIFA World Cup Group H
- 2026 FIFA World Cup Group J
- 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage
- ESPN: 2026 World Cup match schedule and bracket
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