Uruguay

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Uruguay, officially the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, is a country in South America. It shares borders with Argentina to its west and southwest and Brazil to its north and northeast, while bordering the Río de la Plata to the south and the Atlantic Ocean to the southeast. It is part of the Southern Cone region of South America. Uruguay covers an area of approximately 181,034 square kilometres (69,898 sq mi) and has a population of around 3.4 million, of whom nearly 2 million live in the metropolitan area of its capital and largest city, Montevideo.

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Nunez scores as Uruguay end Argentina's winning run Darwin Nunez scores as Uruguay end Argentina's 14-match winning run going back to the 2022 World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on November 17, 2023
Messi sinks Peru and Neymar leaves pitch in tears Lionel Messi becomes the all-time top scorer in South American World Cup qualifying as Argentina beat Peru, while Brazil's Neymar is carried off on a stretcher against Uruguay. BBC Sport - Published on October 18, 2023
New Zealand hammer Uruguay to reach quarter-finals New Zealand score 11 tries to thrash Uruguay 73-0 and reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on October 5, 2023

Rugby World Cup: All Blacks look to secure quarter-final spot New Zealand need a bonus-point win over Uruguay to confirm a Rugby World Cup quarter-final spot - follow text and radio commentary. BBC Sport - Published on October 4, 2023
2030 World Cup to be held across three continents The 2030 World Cup will he held across Uruguay, Argentina, Paraguay, Spain, Portugal and Morocco, Fifa confirms. BBC Sport - Published on October 4, 2023
All Blacks captain Cane to make first World Cup start New Zealand captain Sam Cane will make his first start of this World Cup in the match against Uruguay after recovering from a back injury. BBC Sport - Published on October 3, 2023

Uruguay beat Namibia after second-half fightback Watch highlights from the Rugby World Cup as Uruguay fight back in the second half to beat Namibia 36-26 and deny them their first win in the tournament. BBC Sport - Published on September 27, 2023
Uruguay beat Namibia for first win of World Cup Uruguay beat Namibia to record their first pool win at the Rugby World Cup in Lyon and deny the African nation a first win in the competition. BBC Sport - Published on September 27, 2023
Namibia target first World Cup win against Uruguay Namibia will be hoping to end their 25-game wait for a first win at the Rugby World Cup with victory over Uruguay in their final Pool A game on Wednesday. BBC Sport - Published on September 26, 2023
Italy beat Uruguay in second-half comeback Italy produce a stirring second-half comeback to beat Uruguay in Nice and go top of Pool A at the Rugby World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on September 21, 2023

Italy produce stirring fightback to beat Uruguay Italy overturn a 10-point half-time deficit to beat Uruguay and go top of Pool A at the Rugby World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on September 20, 2023
Rugby World Cup: Italy v Uruguay - radio & text Listen to live radio commentary and follow text updates as Italy play Uruguay at the Rugby World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on September 19, 2023
Best of the action as France overcome Uruguay A much-changed France side overcome a spirited Uruguay outfit in Lille to maintain their winning start at their home World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on September 15, 2023	France earn victory over spirited Uruguay side A much-changed France side overcome Uruguay in Lille to maintain their winning start at their home World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on September 14, 2023
Hosts France make 12 changes for Uruguay pool game Anthony Jelonch will captain a much-changed France team that will take on Uruguay at the Rugby World Cup on Thursday. BBC Sport - Published on September 12, 2023	Wolves complete signing of Uruguay defender Bueno Wolves complete the signing of Uruguay defender Santiago Bueno from Girona in an £8.5m deal. BBC Sport - Published on August 31, 2023
Uruguay defender Bueno to have Wolves medical Uruguay defender Santiago Bueno is set to travel to England for a medical with Wolves this evening ahead of an £8.5m switch from Girona. BBC Sport - Published on August 30, 2023	England into last 16 with Uruguay win England move top of Group E at the Under-20 World Cup and book a last-16 spot with a 3-2 win over Uruguay in Buenos Aires. BBC Sport - Published on May 25, 2023
South American nations submit joint World Cup bid Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay officially submit their joint bid to host the 2030 World Cup, 100 years after the inaugural tournament was held in Montevideo. BBC Sport - Published on February 7, 2023	Uruguay & four players facing Fifa disciplinaries Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against Uruguay's football association and four players over their conduct at the end of their final World Cup group game against Ghana. BBC Sport - Published on December 5, 2022
South Korea ecstasy, Uruguay agony on day of drama South Korea's players are overwhelmed with joy, while Luis Suarez and Uruguay cried tears of disbelief following a dramatic conclusion to Group H. BBC Sport - Published on December 2, 2022	Key moments as Suarez takes centre stage against Ghana 12 years on from their controversial meeting in South Africa, Luis Suarez once again stole the show as Ghana took on Uruguay at the World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on December 2, 2022
Should Uruguay have got late penalty against Ghana? Match of the Day pundits Alan Shearer, Rio Ferdinand and Mauricio Pochettino believe Uruguay should have been awarded a late penalty for a foul on Edinson Cavani as the South American's exit the World.. BBC Sport - Published on December 2, 2022	The agony & the ecstasy - emotional Suarez reacts to South Korea winner Watch as an emotional Luis Suarez reacts to South Korea's last-gasp winner against Portugal to send him and Uruguay out of the World Cup in Qatar. BBC Sport - Published on December 2, 2022
World Cup: Reaction as Uruguay exit & South Korea progress Reaction to Brazil, Portugal and Uruguay's final group games and build-up as the last 16 begins at the 2022 Fifa World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on December 2, 2022	Uruguay beat Ghana but both teams knocked out Luis Suarez's heroics for Uruguay are in vain as victory over Ghana is not enough to send them through, with both sides knocked out of the World Cup BBC Sport - Published on December 2, 2022
South Korea through after dramatic late win Hwang Hee-chan gave South Korea a sensational late victory over Portugal that meant they pipped Uruguay to a place in the last 16 on goals scored. BBC Sport - Published on December 2, 2022	Uruguay win over Ghana not enough as they go out Giorgian de Arrascaeta scores twice for Uruguay as they beat Ghana 2-0 but South Korea's victory over Portugal see's them go out of the World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on December 2, 2022
De Arrascaeta's fine finish puts Uruguay two up Giorgian de Arrascaeta scores his and Uruguay's second as they take a 2-0 lead in their must-win clash with Ghana. BBC Sport - Published on December 2, 2022	De Arrascaeta heads Uruguay in front off Suarez shot Giorgian de Arrascaeta nods Uruguay in front against Ghana from close range after Luis Suarez's shot was blocked by goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi. BBC Sport - Published on December 2, 2022
Andre Ayew misses penalty for Ghana against Uruguay Ghana miss a golden chance to take the lead against Uruguay as Andre Ayew see's his VAR penalty saved by Sergio Rochet. BBC Sport - Published on December 2, 2022	Why Uruguay v Ghana is a grudge match BBC Sport takes a look back at the controversial moments of Uruguay's 2010 World Cup quarter-final against Ghana before their meeting at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. BBC Sport - Published on December 1, 2022
Archive: Ghana heartbreak against Uruguay in 2010 Ghana lose to Uruguay on penalties at the 2010 World Cup, missing a last-minute spot-kick after Luis Suarez handled the ball on the line to prevent a Ghana goal. BBC Sport - Published on December 1, 2022	'I do not apologise' - Suarez on Ghana handball Uruguay striker Luis Suarez refuses to apologise for his deliberate handball on the goalline against Ghana in the 2010 World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on December 1, 2022
World Cup pitch invader won't face legal action - but will be kicked out of Qatar A protester who ran onto the pitch during Portugal's match against Uruguay will not face any further legal action - but is being removed from Qatar. Sky News - Published on November 29, 2022	Protester carrying rainbow flag invades pitch during World Cup game A pitch invader carrying a rainbow flag ran on to the pitch during Monday's World Cup match between Portugal and Uruguay. Sky News - Published on November 28, 2022Also reported by •BBC Sport
Fernandes double sends Portugal through to last 16 Portugal beat Uruguay 2-0 thanks to a Bruno Fernandes double which sees them join France and Brazil in the last 16 of the World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on November 28, 2022	By a hair's breadth! - Ronaldo 'goal' given to Fernandes Cristiano Ronaldo thinks he has given Portugal the lead against Uruguay but the goal is eventually awarded to Bruno Fernandes who provided the cross. BBC Sport - Published on November 28, 2022
Uruguay held by South Korea in entertaining draw Nothing could separate Uruguay and South Korea in their World Cup opener in Group H despite plenty of attacking quality on show in Qatar. BBC Sport - Published on November 24, 2022	Uruguay play out goalless draw with South Korea Watch highlights as Uruguay and South Korea play out an entertaining goalless draw in the World Cup Group H opener. BBC Sport - Published on November 24, 2022
World Cup reaction & build-up Reaction from Wednesday's action in the 2022 Fifa World Cup in Qatar, and build-up as Brazil, Portugal and Uruguay all prepare to begin their campaigns. BBC Sport - Published on November 23, 2022	'Bigger than Beyonce' - Koreans on Son Ahead of South Korea's World Cup opener against Uruguay, South Korea fans explain why star forward Son Heung-min is regarded as being a 'superhero' in his home country. BBC Sport - Published on November 23, 2022
Suarez and Cavani in Uruguay squad for World Cup Veteran strikers Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani are set to play at their fourth consecutive Fifa World Cup after being named in Uruguay's 26-man squad for the tournament in Qatar. BBC Sport - Published on November 11, 2022	Suarez scores v Liverpool to win Uruguayan title Luis Suarez helps his boyhood club Nacional to win their 49th Uruguayan championship by scoring twice against Liverpool. BBC Sport - Published on October 31, 2022
Liverpool: Darwin Nunez has found it 'difficult to adapt' but accepts it has been partly self-inflicted Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez says he has found adapting to English football difficult but the Uruguayan accepts that has been partly self-inflicted. BBC Sport - Published on October 5, 2022	Darwin Nunez: Liverpool complete signing of Uruguay striker from Benfica for initial £64m Liverpool complete the signing of Uruguay striker Darwin Nunez from Portuguese side Benfica on a six-year-deal for an initial £64m. BBC Sport - Published on June 14, 2022
Darwin Nunez: Liverpool reach agreement with Benfica for Uruguay striker Liverpool reach a deal with Benfica to sign Uruguay striker Darwin Nunez, the Portuguese club confirmed. BBC Sport - Published on June 13, 2022	World Cup 2022: Argentina on brink of reaching Qatar after beating Uruguay Argentina are set to qualify for next year's World Cup after a 1-0 win over Uruguay on Friday. BBC Sport - Published on November 13, 2021
Argentina v Uruguay: Lionel Messi makes South American history with 80th international goal Lionel Messi makes more history as he becomes the first South American player to score 80 international goals. BBC Sport - Published on October 11, 2021	Edinson Cavani: Manchester United striker has international call-up cancelled by Uruguay Edinson Cavani will remain with Manchester United over the international break after his call-up to the Uruguay squad was cancelled. BBC Sport - Published on August 30, 2021