World Cup 2022: Uruguay vs South Korea Match Preview
The first match of the World Cup 2022 Group H will be played between Uruguay and South Korea.
Let’s have a look at the match details and find out who will win together!
When and where will the Uruguay vs South Korea match be played?
Match: World Cup 2022, Group Stage, Group H, Uruguay vs South Korea
Location: Al Rayyan, Qatar
Stadium: Education City Stadium
Date: 24 November, 2022
Kick-off Time: 1 PM GMT
Uruguay vs South Korea head to head matches
Uruguay: 6 Wins
South Korea: 1 Win
Draws: 1
World Cup 2022: Uruguay National
Uruguay have participated in 13 World Cup final tournaments so far (2022 not included). They are the first and 2-time World Cup champions, winning the title in 1930 and 1950.
Besides, 3 times Uruguay finished in the 4th place, in 1954, 1970 and 2010.
Uruguay Squad for the World Cup 2022
Goalkeepers: Fernando Muslera, Sergio Rochet, Sebastian Sosa
Defenders: Ronald Araujo, Sebastian Coates, Martin Caceres, Guillermo Varela, Matias Vina, Mathias Olivera, Jose Maria Gimenez, Diego Godin, Jose Luis Rodríguez
Midfielders: Lucas Torreira, Matias Vecino, Rodrigo Bentancur, Manuel Ugarte, Giorgian de Arrascaeta, Nicolas de la Cruz, Federico Valverde , Facundo Pellistri, Agustin Canobbio, Facundo Torres
Forwards: Luis Suarez, Darwin Nunez, Maximiliano Gomez, Edinson Cavani
Uruguay’s Group H fixtures
24 November: Uruguay vs South Korea
28 November: Uruguay vs Portugal
02 December: Uruguay vs Ghana
World Cup 2022: South Korea National
South Korea have played in 11 World Cup final tournaments. The team made their debut appearance in 1954. Their best performance is fourth place at the World Cup 2002, which they co-hosted with Japan.
South Korea Squad for the World Cup 2022
Goalkeepers: Kim Seung-Gyu, Jo Hyeon-Woo, Song Bum-Keun
Defenders: Kim Min-Jae, Kim Tae-Hwan, Kwon Kyung-Won, Cho Yu-Min, Kim Young-Gwon, Kim Moon-Hwan, Yoon Jong-Gyu, Kim Jin-Su, Hong Chul
Midfielders: Son Jun-Ho, Jeong Woo-Yeong, Jung Woo-Young, Hwang In-Beom, Lee Jae-Sung, Kwon Chang-Hoon, Lee Kang-In, Son Heung-Min, Paik Seung-Ho, Hwang Hee-Chan, Na Sang-Ho, Song Min-Kyu
Forwards: Hwang Ui-Jo, Cho Gue-Sung
South Korea Group H Fixtures
24 November 2022, Uruguay vs South Korea
28 November 2022, South Korea vs Ghana
02 December 2022, South Korea vs Portugal
World Cup 2022 Uruguay vs South Korea : Predictions
Asian giants South Korea will be the opening test for Uruguay who take an experienced side to this World Cup tournament. The two teams met 8 times so far, 6 of which Uruguay won.
Uruguay are expected to qualify along with Portugal from the group, and will try to finish in the 1st place to avoid Brazil.
What about South Korea,in Russia they beat Germany to deny them a place in the last 16. They’ll go till the end to qualify for the next round, mainly fighting against Portugal and Uruguay. So, a draw is a potential outcome here.
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