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Uruguay in the FIFA World Cup

Uruguay has a rich history in the FIFA World Cup, having won the inaugural tournament in 1930 and again in 1950. They have also reached the semi-finals on three other occasions, in 1954, 1970, and 2010. Uruguay is one of only eight nations to have won the FIFA World Cup, and they are the only team to have won the trophy outside of their own continent.

Uruguay's FIFA World Cup Record

Uruguay has a strong record in the FIFA World Cup, having reached the semi-finals or better in six of their 14 appearances. They have a winning percentage of 62.5% in the tournament, which is the highest of any team that has played more than 10 matches. Uruguay has also scored more goals than any other team in the World Cup, with 128 goals in 58 matches.

Uruguay's FIFA World Cup Stars

Uruguay has produced some of the greatest players in the history of the FIFA World Cup, including Juan Schiaffino, Obdulio Varela, and Diego Forlán. Schiaffino was a key member of the Uruguayan team that won the 1950 World Cup, and he was named the player of the tournament. Varela was the captain of the Uruguayan team that won the 1930 World Cup, and he is considered one of the greatest defenders in the history of the game. Forlán was the leading scorer for Uruguay in the 2010 World Cup, and he was named the player of the tournament.

Uruguay's FIFA World Cup Hopes

Uruguay will be looking to make a deep run in the 2022 FIFA World Cup. They have a talented squad led by Edinson Cavani and Luis Suárez, and they will be confident of their chances of reaching the latter stages of the tournament. Uruguay is ranked 14th in the FIFA World Rankings, and they are one of the favorites to win the 2022 World Cup.