Federico Viñas

Federico Viñas is a confirmed forward in Uruguay's squad for the 2026 World Cup, one of the names chosen by Marcelo Bielsa. The Real Oviedo forward is 27 at kick-off and brings 11 caps and 2 international goals into the tournament, in line for a first World Cup.

Uruguay were drawn in Group H with Spain, Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia. They open against Saudi Arabia at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on 15 June, then face Cape Verde at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on 21 June and Spain at Estadio Akron in Zapopan on 26 June. Uruguay reached the finals by finishing fourth in CONMEBOL qualifying, with their place secured on 4 September 2025 and Viñas among the forwards in Bielsa's 26.

Viñas is a forward for Real Oviedo, with 2 international goals in 11 caps for Uruguay. His is a forward's game for his country, the role he has filled in the squads Marcelo Bielsa has named over recent years. That forward's profile, with goals already on his international record for the national side, is what he takes into the final 26 for the 2026 finals, a forward option Uruguay carry into the tournament this summer.

Across the Uruguay front, Viñas fills a Real Oviedo forward's slot, his 11 caps the return he brings to attack. Uruguay are listed as a Tier 2 card worth £24m, a team set within the game's £200m card budget, ahead of a Group H draw that starts soon. That is the part Viñas plays in the pick, a confirmed name on the list for the stage, chosen by Bielsa for the run ahead.