Forlán unveils first squad list for Uruguay in 2026

New coach Diego Forlán announced 26 players, including three playing in Brazil, to prepare for the 2026 World Cup.

Diego Forlán published his first squad call-up as Uruguay head coach with twenty-six selected players in preparation for the 2026 World Cup. Three players come from Brazil: Guillermo Varela and Giorgian de Arrascaeta (Flamengo), as well as Joaquín Piquerez (Palmeiras). The former Uruguayan attacking star will manage the team on an interim basis until the federation elections in 2027. La Celeste will face Japan, South Korea and India before the major world tournament.