Uruguay vs. South Korea World Cup lineups, starting 11 for Group H match at Qatar 2022

Nathan Evans

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Uruguay and South Korea are expected to produce entertainment when they launch Group H at the 2022 FIFA World Cup by playing each other.

Two-time World Cup winners Uruguay have lost one of their last nine internationals in 2022, making them favourites – but South Korea are in their 11th World Cup, the most by any Asian nation.

South Korea have lost one of their last nine matches, winning six times on that run and recording 1-0 victories over Cameroon and Iceland in their two most recent games.

Here's the latest team news, squad details and the possible starting sides for the nations.

MORE: Uruguay vs. South Korea live: World Cup score, highlights, result from 2022 Group H match 

Uruguay vs. South Korea lineups

Much could depend on the fortunes of the forwards in this game, not to mention their availability.

For Uruguay, Luis Suarez is targeting a prolific tournament in his final World Cup campaign at the age of 35 and could partner Darwin Nunez, of Suarez's former side Liverpool.

Valencia and former Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani is recovering from an ankle injury but should still feature at this World Cup for the South American side.

Tottenham and South Korea star Son Heung-min has been passed fit for the World Cup despite fracturing a bone around his eye earlier this month.

Wolves' Hwang Hee-chan and Hwang Ui-jo, of Olympiacos, will also be hoping to shine on the international stage after struggling to score for their club teams this season.

MORE: Uruguay vs South Korea prediction, odds, betting tips and best bets for World Cup 2022 Group H clash

Uruguay starting 11

(4-3-3, right to left): 23. Rochet (GK) — 22. Caceres, 3. Godin, 2. Gimenez, 16. Olivera — 15. Valverde, 5. Vecino, 6. Bentancur — 8. Pellestri, 9. Suarez, 11. Nunez.

  • Injured: Cavani, Araujo 
  • Suspended: None

Question marks remain around the fitness of Cavani and Barcelona defender Ronaldo Araujo, who will not take part in this game. Veterans Diego Godin and Luis Suarez both start. 

South Korea starting 11

(4-2-3-1, right to left): 1. S. Kim (GK) — 3. J. Kim, 4. M. Kim, 19. Y. Kim, 15. M.H. Kwon — 5. Jung, 6. Hwang — 7. Son, 10. J.Lee, 17. S.Na — 16. U Hwang

  • Injured: none
  • Suspended: none

Son is expected to feature prominently in Qatar but will be donning a face mask to protect his injury.

MORE: FIFA World Cup schedule 2022: Complete match dates, times, team fixtures for Qatar tournament

World Cup squads

Here are the 26 names on each team's squad lists at the World Cup in Qatar:

Uruguay

Position Player Club Age Caps
Goalkeeper Fernando Muslera Galatasaray (TUR) 36 133
Goalkeeper Sergio Rochet Nacional (URU) 29 8
Goalkeeper Sebastian Sosa Independiente (ARG) 36 1
Defender Ronald Araujo Barcelona (ESP) 23 12
Defender Martin Caceres LA Galaxy (USA) 35 115
Defender Sebastian Coates Sporting CP (POR) 32 47
Defender Jose Maria Gimenez Atletico Madrid (ESP) 27 78
Defender Diego Godin Velez Sarsfield (ARG) 36 159
Defender Mathias Olivera Napoli (ITA) 24 8
Defender Jose Luis Rodriguez Nacional (URU) 25 9
Defender Guillermo Varela Flamengo (BRA) 29 9
Defender Matias Vina AS Roma (ITA) 24 26
Midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur Tottenham (ENG) 25 51
Midfielder Nicolas De La Cruz River Plate (ARG) 25 17
Midfielder Facundo Pellistri Manchester United (ENG) 20 7
Midfielder Lucas Torreira Galatasaray (TUR) 26 40
Midfielder Manuel Ugarte Sporting (POR) 21 6
Midfielder Federico Valverde Real Madrid (ESP) 24 44
Midfielder Matias Vecino Lazio (ITA) 31 62
Forward Agustin Canobbio Athletico Paranaense (BRA) 24 3
Forward Edinson Cavani Valencia (ESP) 35 133
Forward Giorgian De Arrascaeta Flamengo (BRA) 28 40
Forward Maxi Gomez Trabzonspor (TUR) 26 27
Forward Darwin Nunez Liverpool (ENG) 23 13
Forward Luis Suarez Nacional (URU) 35 134
Forward Facundo Torres Orlando City (USA) 22 10

South Korea

Position Player Club Age Caps
Goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu Al Shabab (KSA) 32 66
Goalkeeper Song Bum-keun Jeonbuk Hyundai (KOR) 25 1
Goalkeeper Jo Hyeon-woo Ulsan Hyundai (KOR) 31 22
Defender Kwon Kyung-won Gamba Osaka (JAP) 30 27
Defender Kim Moon-hwan Jeonbuk Hyundai (KOR) 27 21
Defender Kim Min-jae Napoli (ITA) 25 44
Defender Kim Young-gwon Ulsan Hyundai (KOR) 32 95
Defender Kim Jin-su Jeonbuk Hyundai (KOR) 30 61
Defender Kim Taehwan Ulsan Hyundai (KOR) 33 18
Defender Yoon Jong-gyu FC Seoul (KOR) 24 3
Defender Cho Yu-min Daejeon (KOR) 25 3
Midfielder Hong Chul Daegu FC (KOR) 32 46
Midfielder Kwon Chang-hoon Gimcheon Sangmu (KOR) 28 41
Midfielder Na Sang-ho FC Seoul (KOR) 26 23
Midfielder Paik Seungho Jeonbuk Hyundai (KOR) 25 13
Midfielder Son Jun-ho Shandong Taishan (CHN) 30 14
Midfielder Son Heung-min Tottenham Hotspur (ENG) 30 105
Midfielder Son Mink-yu Jeonbuk Hyundai (KOR) 23 2
Midfielder Lee Kang-in Mallorca (SPA) 21 5
Forward Lee Jae-sung Mainz 05 (GER) 30 64
Forward Jung Wooyoung Al-Sadd (QAT) 32 66
Forward Jeon Woo-yeong SC Freiburg (GER) 23 9
Forward Hwang In-beom Olympiacos (GRE) 26 37
Forward Hwang Hee-han Wolves (ENG) 26 49
Forward Cho Gue-sung Jeonbuk Hyundai (KOR) 24 15
Forward Hwang Ui-jo Olympiacos (GRE) 30 39

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A Sports Journalism Masters graduate, Nathan Evans joined The Sporting News in 2022 after working at Opta/Stats Perform for six years. He's an avid fan of Bradford City, FC Köln and the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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Ben Miller has been writing about sport for 25 years, following all levels of football as well as boxing, MMA, athletics and tennis. He’s seen five promotions, three relegations, one World Cup winner and home games in at least three different stadiums as a result of his lifelong devotion to Brighton & Hove Albion. His main aim each week is to cover at least one game or event that does not require a last-minute rewrite.