Their 2026 World Cup
Match by match
M. Olivera played 3 matches for Uruguay, starting every one.
| Round | Match | His game |
|---|---|---|
| Group H | vs Saudi Arabia 1-1 | Started, played the full match |
| Group H | vs Cape Verde 2-2 | Started, played the full match · 🟨 |
| Group H | vs Spain 0-1 | Started, played the full match |
Biography
Mathías Olivera Miramontes (born 31 October 1997) is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a left-back or centre-back for Serie A club Napoli and the Uruguay national team. After starting his career with few appearance at his home country, he moved to Spanish club Getafe, where he spent five seasons while also being loaned to Albacete in 2018–19. After five years in Spain, he joined Italian club Napoli, winning the Serie A titles in 2022–23 and 2024–25. Olivera is a former youth international for Uruguay, he made his debut at senior level in January 2022, representing the country at the 2022 FIFA World Cup and 2024 Copa América.
Uruguay Born in Montevideo, Olivera is a Nacional youth graduate. After progressing through the youth setup, he made his professional debut on 13 February 2016, starting and being booked in a 3–0 away win against River Plate. Olivera appeared in only one further match for the club, a 2–0 loss at Plaza Colonia on 29 February 2016.
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