Ball by name Uruguay He was the first to emerge from the hype to play for Spain. He had no luck with this competitor to choose. The Charrúas were one of the toughest opponents in Pot 2, although they are probably not too happy to face Luis de la Fuente’s men either.
Uruguay is presented as the toughest competitor in the group for the national team and also the most popular. Of course, the least strange of the three opponents, since then Kingdom of Saudi Arabia She’s not exactly a fixture in the World Cup Cape Verde It will debut in 2026 World Cup.
Everything points to an equal fight between “La Celeste” and Spain To lead the group. Anything other than a top two finish would be a huge upset.
Crazy coach.
to choose Uruguay It will be very familiar to Spanish fans. Many well-known faces, stars playing for the best teams in La Liga and a coach who is completely recognizable. Marcelo Bielsa.
Specifically in ‘crazy’ It’s one of the big focuses of this panel’s discussion. The atmosphere surrounding the coach is not the best, and this may negatively affect the period leading up to the start of the World Cup and the tournament itself.
Marcelo Bielsa during the Leeds United match.
The demands of a methodical man like Bielsa, which a few years ago led to sports club Playing like angels and progressing in Europe is something that is always difficult for some players to match.
A recognizable team
The list of names that will be in the United States, Mexico and Canada next summer with Uruguay will be well known to Spanish fans.
Thus, in defense there are important men like araújo, player barcelona club, also Jimenez, Defender of Atletico Madrid. And also an old man known as Matias Oliveira, former Getafe player Now in Naples.
Fede Valverde, warming up with Real Madrid
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One of the leading companies in Uruguay is Fede Valverde. Midfielder real madrid He aims to be one of the big names in the Charrúas squad this World Cup. Besides him there are other important footballers in La Celeste such as From Arascaita, Bentancur and Manuel Ugarte.
Federico ViñasFootball player Real OviedoHe has always had his minutes up front for the Uruguay national team, although his most feared name is undoubtedly, Darwin Nunez.
Previous to Liverpool He stayed away from the media spotlight and major competition this season. Leave Premier To play in Crescent With a multi-million dollar contract, and at the World Cup he will want to prove his character.
Although there are doubts about the relationship with Marcelo BielsaDetermination, strength and hard work are inherent qualities DNA Of choice Uruguay. Therefore, he will be Spain’s first major competitor in the 2026 World Cup.