Uruguay held the 20th position in the FIFA World Ranking after the September-October international window under head coach Diego Forlán. The Celeste lost 3-1 to Japan, defeated South Korea 4-1 and beat India 6-1, scoring 11 goals and conceding three across the three friendlies.
Forlán commented on the result: "La Celeste conservó su lugar entre las 20 mejores selecciones del mundo." He emphasized that remaining in the top 20 reflects stability in the new cycle despite mixed results.
With 1635.54 points, Uruguay ranks fourth among CONMEBOL teams, behind Argentina (2nd), Brazil (6th) and Colombia (11th). Globally, Spain leads the ranking, followed by France, England and Portugal in the top five.
The next official FIFA ranking update is scheduled for November 18, and Uruguay will have the chance to earn points in upcoming friendlies before that date. The most recent match was a 6-1 win over India on October 6, with Darwin Núñez scoring from the penalty spot and Mauro Araújo netting a brace.
Uruguay’s recent form reads 2W-1D-2L in the last five matches, currently on a two-game winning streak. Fans can access the squad list and upcoming fixtures through our official sections.
The focus now shifts to preparing for World Cup qualifiers, with the coaching staff refining tactics following the Asian tour.
First reported at ESPN Deportes
