Romelu Lukaku has officially withdrawn from the upcoming Belgium squad for their international friendlies against the United States and Mexico. The experienced Napoli striker is recovering from a long-term hamstring injury and has chosen to stay in Italy to focus on regaining his full fitness ahead of this summer's highly anticipated World Cup tournament.
Bayern Munich star Joshua Kimmich has warned that Germany cannot be considered among the top favourites for the 2026 World Cup. As the captain prepares his squad for their upcoming friendly against Switzerland, he insists that past tournament failures mean the four-time world champions must prove themselves all over again on the global stage.
Brazil national team manager Carlo Ancelotti has compared his squad's footballing DNA to the vibrant energy of Carnival ahead of the upcoming World Cup. While the Italian tactician praised his team's incredible attacking talent and promised an entertaining style of play, he also openly addressed a concerning lack of depth in the traditional full-back positions.
Didier Deschamps is preparing to step down as the manager of the France national team following the 2026 World Cup in North America. After 14 years in charge, he is leaving his options open regarding his next career move, while legendary former Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane has reportedly reached a verbal agreement to take over the managerial reins this summer.
Cristiano Ronaldo has some new threads, with PUMA dropping Portugal's new home and away kits ahead of the World Cup this summer. These are the strips that CR7 will wear in what is almost certainly his last dance at a major tournament - a monumental football moment.
Supporters have a number of opportunities to purchase tickets for matches involving Uruguay, via the FIFA website, between now and the big kick-off in June. The various sales phases differ in terms of purchasing processes, payment methods and ticket products.
To buy tickets, you must visit the official FIFA ticketing portal and register for an account. You can then log in to your FIFA account and check out ticket availability.
Can I buy Uruguay World Cup 2026 resale tickets?
If you are looking for an official and secure way to resell/exchange your FIFA World Cup 26 tickets, the FIFA Resale/Exchange Marketplace is the official channel for doing so. The Marketplace opened in October and be accessed via FIFA.com/tickets.
FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets will also be available from secondary resellers, such as StubHub and Ticombo.
Will there be an opportunity to purchase Uruguay World Cup 2026 tickets directly at the stadium?
No, tickets will not be available for purchase at the stadiums during FIFA World Cup 2026. There will be no over-the-counter ticket sales. FIFA.com/tickets is the official portal for purchasing tickets.
Who has scored the most goals for Uruguay at World Cup Finals?
Uruguay have produced a glittering array of striking talent over the years, including Luis Suarez, Diego Forlan and Edinson Cavani. However, it's Oscar Míguez, who played for La Celeste during the 1950 and 1954 tournaments, scoring eight times, who tops the nation's World Cup finals scoring charts. A more modern-day star, in the shape of Fernando Muslera, holds the no.1 spot in the all-time World Cup appearances for Uruguay though, having played 16 times during three tournaments (2010, 2014 and 2018).