Real Madrid star Fede Valverde joins Uruguay squad for crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers despite fitness concerns😬😬

Fede Valverde, a star player for Real Madrid, has arrived in Montevideo ahead of two important tests for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Uruguay.

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The star player for Real Madrid will lead his country against Colombia at home on November 16. Four days later, they have an important trip to Brazil.

According to Mundo Deportivo, Valverde made the trip even though his fitness was questioned after a tough start to the season in the Spanish city.

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The 26-year-old has played all 17 of Real Madrid’s games so far this season, which have been in La Liga and the UEFA Champions League. This is because Carlo Ancelotti’s team is getting hurt all the time.

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But Valverde has answered Uruguay’s call to play, even though his club would rather he take a break. Uruguay is trying to get closer to qualifying for the World Cup.

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Uruguay is currently ranked third in CONMEBOL. The top six teams automatically make the playoffs, and Uruguay’s last two games of 2024 are part of their schedule before they start playing again in March 2025.