Uruguay National Soccer Team

Quick Facts:

• Nickname: La Celeste Olímpica (The Olympic Sky Blue)
• Home Stadium: Estadio Centenario
• Confederation: CONMEBOL
• Manager: Oscar Tabarez
• All-time High Scorer: Héctor Scarone with 31 goals in 52 appearances
• Most Appearances: Rodolfo Rodriguez with 79 appearances

World Cup History:

Uruguay hosted and won the very first FIFA World cup in 1930, and then won the competition again in 1950.  Since 1970 when they were semifinalists, their best result has been the Round of 16 in both 1986 and 1990.

Prior World Cup Results:

• 1930: Champions
• 1950: Champions
• 1954: Fourth Place
• 1962: Round One
• 1966: Quarterfinal
• 1970: Fourth Place
• 1974: Round One
• 1986: Round of 16
• 1990: Round of 16
• 2002: Round One