Valverde Aims for World Cup Glory with Uruguay in 2026

Federico Valverde, the Uruguayan midfielder for Real Madrid, has expressed that his greatest ambition is to lead Uruguay to a World Cup victory in the 2026 tournament.

Valverde shared with Uruguayan media that winning a title with the national team would bring him immense happiness, describing such an achievement as surpassing everything else in his career.

He emphasized that the strength of the Uruguay team lies in the unity and collective spirit of its players, affirming the squad's capability to compete against and defeat any team worldwide when united.

Uruguay is set to compete in Group H of the 2026 World Cup, alongside Spain, Cape Verde, and Saudi Arabia.

The team will begin its World Cup campaign against Saudi Arabia on June 16, with strong aspirations to advance to the knockout stages. Uruguay is considered one of the leading contenders to progress from the group, alongside Spain.