The qualifying matches for the 2026 World Cup continue with the upcoming celebration of another double day of the South American Qualifiers. The Uruguay national teama team historically present in the greatest football festival, will face Argentina this Thursday in La Bombonera, followed by a clash against Brazil, on Tuesday of next week, at the Centenario stadium, as part of dates 5 and 6. In relation to this, on Monday, November 13, the coach Marcelo Bielsa has announced the list of the 24 players called up, with the return of Luis Suarez.
After the good results obtained in October, which included an exciting draw away to Colombia (2-2) and an outstanding home victory over Brazil (2-0), the team led by Bielsa intends to maintain its good performance against two opponents who represent extremes in terms of performance. The ‘Albicelestes’ are first in the overall table of the competition, while the ‘Verde’ is in last position.
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In this context, the official list of players called up for the Uruguayan national team has been made public, highlighting the return of Luis Suárez. In addition, Guillermo Varela and Rodrigo Bentancur are included in the roster after recovering from their respective injuries, as well as José María Giménez, who returns after serving the suspension imposed after his participation in the World Cup in Qatar. 2022.
On the other hand, it is important to mention that Edinson Cavani is not on the final list, despite the fact that he had previously been included in the provisional list by Bielsa. El Matador withdrew from the match between Boca Juniors and Newell’s Old Boys, this Sunday, with an injury to the thigh of his left leg.
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List of those called up for Uruguay for dates 5 and 6 for the 2026 Qualifiers
- Archers: Sergio Rochet (International), Franco Israel (Sporting) and Santiago Mele (Junior).
- Defenses: Ronald Araujo (Barcelona), José María Giménez (Atlético Madrid), Sebastián Cáceres (América de México), Matías Viña (Sassuolo), Bruno Méndez (Corinthians), Guillermo Varela (Flamengo) and Mathías Olivera (Napoli).
- Midfielders: Manuel Ugarte (PSG), Rodrigo Bentancur (Tottenham), Federico Valverde (Real Madrid), Felipe Carballo (Gremio), Agustín Canobbio (Athletico Paranaense), Nicolás De La Cruz (River Plate), Giorgian De Arrascaeta (Flamengo), Maximiliano Araújo (Toluca) and Facundo Torres (Orlando City).
- Forwards: Cristian Olivera (Los Ángeles FC), Federico Viñas (León), Darwin Núñez (Liverpool) and Luis Suárez (Gremio).
When and at what time will Uruguay’s qualifying matches be?
After their last 2-0 victory against Brazil, Uruguay will play again this week when it is his turn to visit Argentina for the fifth day of the 2026 Qualifiers. This match is scheduled for Thursday, November 16 from 7:00 pm (local and Uruguayan time, two more than in Peru), it will be played in the Bombonera and will be broadcast for Argentine territory on the signals of TyC Sports and Public TV. Meanwhile, by DIRECTV, Antel and AUFTV on Uruguayan soil.
Later, the ‘Celeste’ will host Bolivia. This meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 21 from 6:30 pm (Peruvian time, while two more hours in Uruguay), it will take place at the Centenario stadium and will be broadcast by DIRECTV, Antel and AUFTV. While in Bolivian territory, at 7:30 pm on FBF Play.
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