Guillermo Varela
Uruguay
DEF
Age
33
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About Guillermo Varela
Guillermo Varela is a confirmed defender in Uruguay's 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, part of Marcelo Bielsa's final 26. The Flamengo defender is 33 at kick-off and brings 28 senior caps into the tournament, back in the squad for a second World Cup.
Uruguay were drawn in Group H alongside 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 Varela among the defenders in Bielsa's 26.
Uruguay were drawn in Group H alongside 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 Varela among the defenders in Bielsa's 26.
World Cup 2026 Stats
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Playing Style
Varela is a defender for Flamengo and an experienced member of the Uruguay squad, having won 28 senior caps for his country. His is a defender's game for Uruguay, the role he has filled across his international career to date. That defensive experience is what he brings to Marcelo Bielsa's 26 for the finals, a familiar option at the back for his country as Uruguay head to another World Cup in 2026.
World Cup History
For Guillermo Varela, the 2026 World Cup is a second. He was part of Uruguay's World Cup squad in 2022, and Bielsa has named him again in the 26 for the 2026 finals, a return to Uruguay's World Cup squad. The defender goes to the tournament with 28 senior caps for Uruguay. His country booked their place by finishing fourth in CONMEBOL qualifying, securing it on 4 September 2025, with Varela among the defenders Bielsa selected.
National Team
Uruguay
Tier 2
£24m
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Goal Rush Impact
Slotting into Uruguay defence, Varela gives Flamengo cover at the rear, his 28 caps the tally he lends the unit. Uruguay are pegged as a £24m outfit in Tier 2, one of the cards within the game's £200m card budget, and into a Group H draw they go this summer. It is what travels with Varela out to the finals, his selection for the finals confirmed, with Uruguay opening their campaign soon.
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Varela at the 2026 World Cup
Varela is a confirmed defender in Marcelo Bielsa's 26-man Uruguay squad for the 2026 World Cup, a Flamengo defender. At 33 he brings 28 caps to a Uruguay side opening their Group H campaign in June.
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Varela is in Bielsa's Uruguay squad as a Flamengo defender. Uruguay rank as a Tier 2 team worth £24m. Saudi Arabia await in their Group H opener.
Guillermo Varela World Cup 2026 FAQs
Varela, a Flamengo defender, makes the Uruguay squad. In Goal Rush this summer, Uruguay are placed as a Tier 2 pick at £24m, as Uruguay open Group H against Saudi Arabia.
Varela is a defender for Uruguay, with 28 senior caps to his name. He plays his club football for Flamengo and is part of Marcelo Bielsa's national-team squad for the 2026 World Cup, named in the final 26.
Yes. Varela was part of Uruguay's World Cup squad in 2022, and the 2026 finals will be his second. He returns as a defender in Marcelo Bielsa's 26, having added to his caps for Uruguay in the years since.
Varela plays his club football for Flamengo. For Uruguay he is a defender, named in Marcelo Bielsa's final 26 for the 2026 World Cup, with the squad facing Spain among their Group H fixtures.
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