Uruguay omits Luis Suárez from 2026 World Cup squad
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 5:28 PM
Last updated May 31, 2026
Uruguay has excluded Luis Suárez from its 2026 World Cup roster, despite his willingness to play again for the national team. Coach Marcelo Bielsa has decided to focus on younger talent, selecting forwards Darwin Núñez, Rodrigo Aguirre, and Federico Viñas instead. Suárez, who retired from international football in September 2024, remains Uruguay's all-time leading scorer and had hoped for a final opportunity on the World Cup stage. The national team will begin its World Cup campaign against Saudi Arabia on June 15.
- •Luis Suárez left off Uruguay's 2026 World Cup squad announcement.
- •Marcelo Bielsa prioritizes youth with forward selections.
- •Suárez retired from international play in September 2024.
- •Uruguay opens Group H against Saudi Arabia on June 15.
- 5:28 PMYahoo Sports — Uruguay shuts door on Luis Suárez’s final World Cup dream
"Luis Suárez left the door open for one final Uruguay World Cup call, but Marcelo Bielsa has effectively closed it by leaving him out of the 2026 squad. This is not just another veteran missing a tournament.
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