Darwin Nunez -- World Cup 2026

Uruguay • Al-Hilal

Darwin Nunez moved from Liverpool to Al-Hilal before the 2026 season and has been prolific in the Saudi Pro League. For Uruguay, he is the target man and the primary goal threat in Bielsa's direct, physical system.

About Darwin Nunez

Nunez is one of the most physically imposing strikers in world football -- powerful, fast, excellent in the air, and capable of goals from almost any position in the penalty area. He has been inconsistent at club level since leaving Benfica but for Uruguay the role is simpler: hold the ball, bring others into play, and finish chances. Valverde, Ugarte, and De Arrascaeta provide the creative platform behind him. If Uruguay are to go deep, Nunez converting those chances is the key variable.

Darwin Nunez and New York

The Uruguayan community in New York is smaller than the Argentine and Brazilian communities but deeply passionate. Several South American restaurants and sports bars in Jackson Heights and Astoria will show Uruguay matches.

How to watch Darwin Nunez at the World Cup

All World Cup matches air on FOX or FS1 in English, Telemundo or Universo in Spanish. FuboTV carries all four channels.