Uruguay won the first World Cup in 1930 and the 1950 "Maracanazo", and finished fourth in 2010 — astonishing for a nation of three million. Few jerseys carry more history.

Their road

Group game 1 · Mon 15 Jun

at Saudi Arabia1–1 D

Group game 2 · Sun 21 Jun

vs Cabo Verde2–2 D

Group game 3 · Fri 26 Jun

vs Spain0–1 L

Three group games are guaranteed; the knockout steps unlock as the team advances.