The Uruguay national football team, nicknamed la Celeste and los Charrúas, have represented Uruguay in international men's football since their first international match in 1902 and is administered by
In 1917, Uruguay won back-to-back South American titles – this time as hosts.
Uruguay's 1923 Copa America had a significant impact on global football, as they decided to enter the 1924 FIFA organized Olympics due to this result.
1924 – Uruguay performed football's first Lap of Honour in France after beating Switzerland 3–0 to become the sport's first world champions.
1928 – Uruguay beat Argentina in Amsterdam to claim back-to-back FIFA world championships.
José María Giménez
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José María Giménez de Vargas is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for La Liga club Atlético Madrid and captains the Uruguay national team.
Uruguay national football team
…Blue) Los Charrúas (The Charrúas) Association Asociación Uruguaya de Fútbol (AUF) Confederation CONMEBOL (South America) Head coach Diego Forlán Captain José María Giménez Most caps Diego Godín (161) Top scorer Luis Suárez (69) Home stadium Estadio Centenario FIFA code URU First colours Second colours FIFA ranking Current…
Giménez with Uruguay at the 2018 FIFA World Cup
Giménez with Atlético in 2018
Giménez (upper row, second from the right) lining up for a team photo during the 2014 FIFA World Cup