How long has it been since Uruguay won a major trophy?

Uruguay last won a major trophy at the 2011 Copa America. As of today that is 15 years and 0 months ago.

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Uruguay's trophy history

Uruguay's most recent major trophy is the 2011 Copa America, beating Paraguay 3-0 in the final for a then-record 15th continental title — though Argentina has since overtaken them with 16. Uruguay's football history is disproportionately large for a nation of only around 3.5 million people: they won the first-ever World Cup as hosts in 1930, and again in 1950, famously beating hosts Brazil 2-1 in the deciding match in front of nearly 200,000 fans at the Maracana, a result still referred to in Brazil as the 'Maracanazo.' Despite that early dominance, Uruguay have not reached a World Cup final since 1950, though they remain a consistently competitive side, reaching the semifinal as recently as 2010 behind a squad led by Diego Forlan and Luis Suarez.

All major titles

Competition	Titles won
FIFA World Cup	2
Copa America	15
Confederations Cup	0

Major finals

Year	Competition	Result	Detail
1930	World Cup	Won	4-2 vs Argentina, as hosts
1950	World Cup (deciding match)	Won	2-1 vs Brazil, in the 'Maracanazo'
2011	Copa America	Won	3-0 vs Paraguay

Legendary players

Jose Nasazzi — Captained Uruguay to victory at the inaugural 1930 World Cup.
Alcides Ghiggia — Scored the winning goal in the 1950 'Maracanazo' final against Brazil.
Diego Forlan — Won the Golden Ball as the best player of the 2010 World Cup, where Uruguay reached the semifinal.
Luis Suarez — Uruguay's all-time leading scorer and a key figure in their 2010 and 2011 tournament runs.

Interesting facts

Uruguay won the first-ever World Cup in 1930 as hosts, beating Argentina 4-2 in the final.
Uruguay's 1950 World Cup win over Brazil, in front of a reported 199,854 spectators at the Maracana, remains one of the biggest shocks in football history.
Uruguay is the smallest nation by population to have won multiple World Cups.
Uruguay's 15 Copa America titles were the outright record until Argentina passed them with a 16th title in 2024.

Frequently asked questions

When did Uruguay last win a major trophy?

The 2011 Copa America, beating Paraguay 3-0 in the final.

How many World Cups has Uruguay won?

Two: 1930 (as hosts) and 1950.

What is the 'Maracanazo'?

Uruguay's 2-1 win over hosts Brazil in the deciding match of the 1950 World Cup, played in front of nearly 200,000 fans — still considered one of football's biggest shocks.

How many Copa America titles does Uruguay have?

15, the second-most of any nation behind Argentina's 16.

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