Summary

Maximiliano Araújo (Uruguay), Midfielder, 29 caps, 4 international goals, model: 6.8% to score anytime at WC 2026

Maximiliano Araújo

#20 Midfielder Sporting CP (POR) Uruguay

Maximiliano Araújo is a 26-year-old midfielder for Sporting CP (POR) and Uruguay. He has earned 29 caps and 4 international goals for Uruguay. Our model puts Uruguay's title chance at 1% with a 87% shot at clearing the group stage at World Cup 2026.

29 Caps

4 Goals

5 Season goals

4 Assists

7.40 Form rating

Age26Height179 cmWeight161 lbsMarket value€25.1M

View next match prediction See Uruguay team page

Betting Relevance

Anytime scorer angle Moderate

High shots volume Above average

Tournament form In form

100% Independent Model-driven probabilities No manufactured edges

Maximiliano Araújo · the model’s read

Maximiliano Araújo brings 29 caps and 4 international goals for Uruguay at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, lining up as a midfielder. At club level they play for Sporting CP (POR). That record is the base the model weighs alongside current form and the strength of the group.

The model rates Araújo's anytime-goalscoring probability at 6.8% at this tournament — a long shot read. That comes from an expected 0.14 goal contributions (xG + xA) over the projected minutes. Like every probability on the site, it is a long-run likelihood, not a guarantee that a goal arrives in any one match.

Maximiliano Araújo: World Cup 2026 Form

How Maximiliano has rated match-by-match at World Cup 2026.

7.9

Avg rating 1 game · WC 2026

7.9

Last match vs Cabo Verde

7.9

vs Cabo Verde

81 min · 1G 1A

Maximiliano Araújo: Tournament Form vs Career Baseline

Per-90 output at World Cup 2026 (1 game) alongside the career baseline (65 matches on record), so you can read current form against the track record.

World Cup 2026 7.9

Career baseline 6.9

2.22 Shotsper 90 min 1.33

1.11 Shots on targetper 90 min 0.58

3.33 Key passesper 90 min 1.3

1.11 Tacklesper 90 min 2.23

— Interceptionsper 90 min 0.79

1.11 Ball recoveriesper 90 min 4.53

37 Touchesper 90 min 55

At World Cup 2026, Maximiliano is rating 7.9 — above his 6.9 career baseline.

Uruguay Squad

Full squad

Maximiliano is part of a Uruguay squad heading to World Cup 2026 in Group H.

Fernando Muslera Goalkeeper 7.0 Career rating

José María Giménez Defender 1.47 Tackles / 90

Federico Valverde Midfielder 1.33 Key passes / 90

Rodrigo Bentancur Midfielder 0.58 Key passes / 90

Giorgian De Arrascaeta Midfielder

Matías Viña Defender 2.18 Tackles / 90

Maximiliano Araújo: Career History

Club career, most recent first.

Toluca

2023 - 2024

Puebla

2020 - 2022

Wanderers

2018 - 2019

Honours

The major titles and individual awards, grouped by competition.

2 TOTAL HONOURS

BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENTS

1× Portuguese Primeira Liga 2024-2025

1× Portuguese Taca de Portugal 2024-2025

HONOURS SNAPSHOT

1 League Titles

1 Cup Competitions

0 International

0 Individual Awards

League Titles 1

1× Portuguese Primeira Liga
2024-2025

Cup Competitions 1

1× Portuguese Taca de Portugal
2024-2025

Career Milestones

Key landmarks from Maximiliano's career.

2 LandmarksTop career moments

1 ClubsAcross top leagues

2 AchievementsMajor honours

Copa America Player Of The Match Uruguay ·

Copa America

Award

Maximiliano Araújo: Quick Facts

#20Shirt number

26Age

179 cmHeight

161 lbsWeight

Montevideo, UruguayBirthplace

Sporting CP (POR)Club

Part of the Uruguay squad at World Cup 2026

Uruguay team page

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Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Maximiliano Araújo play?

Maximiliano Araújo plays as a Midfielder for Sporting CP (POR). At World Cup 2026 they represent Uruguay.

How many caps does Maximiliano Araújo have?

Maximiliano Araújo has 29 international caps for Uruguay, with 4 international goals.

What trophies has Maximiliano Araújo won?

Maximiliano Araújo has won 2 career honours. Notable titles include Portuguese Primeira Liga (x1), Portuguese Taca de Portugal (x1).

What is Uruguay's chance of winning World Cup 2026?

Our model puts Uruguay at 1% to win World Cup 2026 and 87% to advance from the group stage.

Which group is Uruguay in at World Cup 2026?

Uruguay are in Group H at World Cup 2026, facing Saudi Arabia, Cape Verde, Spain.