Enjoying a happy spell at Sporting, Maxi Araújo gets big news | OneFootball

Last Monday, March 23, the Uruguay national team squad list was announced for two warm-up matches ahead of the 2026 World Cup. And, once again, Maxi Araújo will be an option for Marcelo Bielsa.

The big news in the squad is the return of experienced goalkeeper Fernando Muslera, the 39-year-old shot-stopper who plays for Estudiantes in Argentina. Manuel Ugarte, formerly of Sporting, is also included in the list chosen by the Argentine coach.

Also worth noting is Rodrigo Salazar of Braga, who is not among those selected this time, after being included in the last squad. The midfielder was injured in the match against Porto, the Braga club also announced this Monday, thus explaining his absence.

As for the upcoming fixtures, Uruguay will face England on March 27 and Algeria on March 31. Regarding the 2026 World Cup, the national team is part of Group H, alongside Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia and Spain.

This season for Sporting, Maxi Araújo - valued at 25 million euros - has made 35 appearances: 21 in Liga Portugal Betclic, nine in the UEFA Champions League, three in the Portuguese Cup, one in the League Cup and one in the Super Cup. In the 2,787 minutes he has been on the pitch, the wing-back has scored six goals and provided four assists.

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