FIFA World Cup 2026
FIFA World Cup 2026: Uruguay injury update and return dates
The latest injury news and return dates for Uruguay players ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in USA, Canada and Mexico.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Uruguay injury update and return dates 
The latest injury news and return dates for Uruguay players ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in USA, Canada and Mexico.

Total Injured Players
Long-term absences
Race against time
Short-term issues
Uruguay Injury List
Latest update: Jul 25, 2026| Player | Position | Injury | Severity | Expected Return | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midfielder | Fitness Concern | Doubtful | TBC | Doubtful |
Return dates are estimated and subject to change based on medical evaluations and recovery progress.
Player Injury Details

Federico Valverde
Midfielder- Injury
- Fitness Concern
- Severity
- Doubtful
- Expected Return
- TBC
Expected Return Dates Timeline
TBC
How Injuries Could Impact Uruguay
Federico Valverde could affect Uruguay selection balance if the latest medical status does not improve before matchday.
Blank injury fields mean no reliable update is connected. That is better than guessing player status before official team news.
Who Can Replace Them?
Federico ValverdeMaximiliano Araujo / Giorgian de Arrascaeta / Rodrigo Bentancur
FAQs
Are these return dates confirmed?
Only dates stated by an official team, FIFA, a club or the article source should be treated as confirmed.
Will the squad change if a player is injured?
Selection changes depend on the final squad rules, medical reports and the coach's match plan.