Uruguay prepares for its fifth consecutive World Cup, 15th overall, since finishing fourth in 2010.
"La Celeste" secured direct qualification after a confident campaign in South America.
Under Marcelo Bielsa, the team undergoes a generational shift with Federico Valverde leading.
Edinson Cavani and Luis Suarez have retired from international duty.
Bielsa, 70, will coach his third World Cup. He experienced disappointment with Argentina in 2002.
Uruguay hosted and won the first World Cup in 1930.
In 1950, they stunned Brazil in the "Maracanazo" final.
At WC 2022, despite beating Ghana, Uruguay was eliminated by South Korea's late goal.
Uruguay finished fourth in CONMEBOL qualifying and will face Spain, Cape Verde, and Saudi Arabia in Group H.
Oscar Miguez is Uruguay's all-time top scorer in World Cups with 8 goals.
Edinson Cavani holds the record for most World Cup appearances (17) for Uruguay.
The "Maracanazo" match had a record attendance of 173,850.
Uruguay's biggest World Cup win is 8-0 against Bolivia.
With Bielsa's tactics, Uruguay could be a surprise champion.
