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Luis Suarez misses World Cup for Uruguay in 2026 tournament

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 2:41 PM

Last updated May 31, 2026

Luis Suarez misses World Cup for Uruguay in 2026 tournament
Summary

Luis Suarez will not participate in the 2026 World Cup, which will take place in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. The announcement was made by Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa, confirming earlier suspicions regarding Suarez's absence. This development comes as part of the national team's preparations for the tournament. The Uruguayan squad will now need to adjust its strategy and lineup without their veteran striker as they aim for success in the competition.

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  • •Luis Suarez officially ruled out of the World Cup
  • •Uruguay's coach Marcelo Bielsa confirms the news
  • •Tournament scheduled for 2026 in North America
  • •Suarez's absence affects Uruguay's game strategy
  • •Team adjusting lineup without veteran striker
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  • 2:41 PMYahoo Sports — 🤯 Not enough in the end? Superstar misses the World Cup!
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It had already been suspected in recent weeks, and now it is official: superstar Luis Suarez will not be part of this year’s World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa r...

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