Ronald Araujo
27-Year-Old
Barcelona
La Liga
OUT
Injury Calf
Est. Return 8/1/2026
Will remain out versus Spain
Araujo (calf) has "no chance of playing against Spain", according to coach Marcelo Bielsa, El Espectador Deportes reports.
ANALYSIS
Araujo was originally targeting the final group match to return after missing the first two contests due to his injury, but it seems he's still struggling with discomfort. This means two among Jose Maria Gimenez, Sebastian Caceres and Mathias Olivera will be involved in center-back roles in the upcoming game, although Uruguay have experienced trouble at the back without the Barcelona man. It's still unclear if Araujo will be back in an eventual round of 32 fixture.
Araujo was originally targeting the final group match to return after missing the first two contests due to his injury, but it seems he's still struggling with discomfort. This means two among Jose Maria Gimenez, Sebastian Caceres and Mathias Olivera will be involved in center-back roles in the upcoming game, although Uruguay have experienced trouble at the back without the Barcelona man. It's still unclear if Araujo will be back in an eventual round of 32 fixture.
Soccer Season Stats
Season Stats
Per 90
Per Game
Soccer Season Stats
Loading Per Game Stats...
2026 Soccer Game Log
Current Season
Previous Season
2026 Soccer Game Log
Loading Game Log...
Set Pieces / Depth Chart
Barcelona 2025 Set Piece Crosses and ShotsLoading Weekly Set Pieces...
More Fantasy News
Targeting return vs. Spain
Araujo (calf) remains unavailable for Sunday's second group stage clash against Cape Verde, with the target being a return for the fixture against Spain on June 26, according to Matias Laborda of the AUF executive committee, per DSPORTS Uruguay. "The objective is that De Arrascaeta and Araujo can return against Spain, it will depend on how we arrive."
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Targeting Spain clash
Araujo flew from Montevideo to Madrid on Sunday night for an express treatment session with a trusted physiotherapist for a minor calf muscle issue, returning overnight to rejoin the Uruguay squad on Tuesday before travelling with the group to their World Cup base in Playa del Carmen, according to Javier De Leon of Mundo Deportivo.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Travels to Spain for treatment
Araujo (muscular) will travel to Spain to receive treatment for a muscle contracture from medical professionals who have previously treated him, missing Monday's training session before rejoining the squad on Tuesday and travelling overnight to the World Cup, the Uruguayan Football Association announced.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Recovering from injury, illness
Araujo will receive treatment for a muscular discomfort with trusted doctors and won't be involved in the Uruguayan national team work Monday. He has missed training sessions due to both a muscle strain and flu symptoms, but he's expected to avoid a major issue, Jordi Batalla of Mundo Deportivo reports.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Injury minor, option Wednesday
Araujo (undisclosed) has only suffered a minor injury and is an option for Wednesday's match against Atletico Madrid, according to his club.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Latest Fantasy Rumors
Chelsea looking at him
Chelsea are interested in signing Araujo, according to Football Insider.
ANALYSIS
Araujo is one of the top targets for Chelsea, but the Blues aren't expected to make a move for him in January. They're far more likely to launch a serious offer for the services of the Uruguay international in the summer after the 2026 World Cup. Araujo has lost his starting role at Barcelona, so there's a chance he might be willing to switch teams if his situation doesn't change in the coming months.
Araujo is one of the top targets for Chelsea, but the Blues aren't expected to make a move for him in January. They're far more likely to launch a serious offer for the services of the Uruguay international in the summer after the 2026 World Cup. Araujo has lost his starting role at Barcelona, so there's a chance he might be willing to switch teams if his situation doesn't change in the coming months.