Uruguay

Former Uruguay international Luis Suarez was spotted in the stands during Uruguay's 2026 World Cup match against Cabo Verde. Suarez, watching his nation from the sidelines, appeared visibly stressed as the game unfolded, ultimately ending in a surprising draw.

Suarez appeared wearing the Uruguay 2026 away jersey, seemingly to encourage his younger teammates from the stands. Surprisingly, he chose to wear the number 7 shirt instead of the iconic number 9 that he wore during his playing days with the national team. Images of him reacting to the tense moments of the match quickly circulated online, capturing his passionate support for the national team and drawing a wave of reactions across social media.

The Uruguayan Football Association (AUF) has formally requested that FIFA allow goalkeeper Fernando Muslera to wear the special 'Legacy' patch on his jersey sleeve during the 2026 World Cup. The patch is designated for players who have participated in five or more World Cup tournaments, a milestone Muslera is reaching with his inclusion in the 2026 squad.

Muslera was initially excluded from receiving the patch by FIFA because he did not register any playing time during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, despite being part of the official squad. His previous World Cup appearances came in 2010, 2014, and 2018. The AUF is now pushing for his recognition alongside other five-time tournament veterans such as Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Manuel Neuer, and Luka Modrić.

The 40-year-old goalkeeper is expected to start in Uruguay's opening match of the 2026 World Cup. If FIFA approves the request, Muslera's jersey will feature the 'Legacy' patch, marking his long-standing service to the national team across five different World Cup campaigns.

Following the release of the official squad portraits for the Argentina national team, the special gold sleeve badge for the 2026 World Cup has been revealed. The exclusive gold-themed patch will be positioned on the right sleeve, visually setting past champions apart from the rest of the 48 competing teams. This new patch system introduced by FIFA highlights tournament heritage without altering federation crests, giving a clear distinction to historic winners such as Argentina, Brazil, Germany, and France.

The badge features the 2026 World Cup logo rendered in a striking metallic gold finish. For reigning champions Argentina, the new gold sleeve detail will complement the golden 2022 FIFA World Cup champions badge located on the center of their chest, adding an extra layer of prestige to their kit for the upcoming tournament.

Uruguay have confirmed the jersey numbers for their players ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The announcement follows the release of the final 26-man squad by coach Marcelo Bielsa on May 31. The roster includes a record seven players from Brazilian clubs, such as Giorgian de Arrascaeta of Flamengo, Federico Valverde, and others, highlighting the close ties between Uruguayan talent and the Brazilian league.