The Contenders · Nation to Glory
Take Uruguay to Glory
“garra-fuelled fighters”
Uruguay — garra-fuelled fighters. The smallest giant in football. The bookmakers file them under the contenders at 16/1 – 40/1.
▶ Play as Uruguay
- The bookmakers
- The Contenders — 16/1 – 40/1
- The federation's target
- The quarter-finals
- Your spine
- a keeper raised on 1950 bedtime stories in goal · Lugano, but friendlier at the back · Francescoli, but he tackles in midfield · Forlán, but brunette up front
One World Cup, forty-odd decisions, no second leg. Pick the shape, name the squad, make the calls from the touchline, and see how far Uruguay can go. Free to play, one sitting, no sign-up.
▶ Play as Uruguay
The Favourites · 6/1 – 12/1
The Contenders · 16/1 – 40/1
The Dark Horses · 66/1 – 150/1
The Outsiders · 250/1 – 500/1
The Improbables · 1000/1 and drifting