The striker has been left out of Leeds United hero Bielsa's World Cup squad selection

Uruguay are in Group H alongside Spain, Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia. Palmeiras will have seven players at the tournament, with Gustavo Gómez, Maurício and Ramón Sosa in Paraguay’s squad, Jhon Arias with Colombia and Flaco López with Argentina,

Uruguay's all-time leading goalscorer Luis Suarez has been left out of its 2026 FIFA World Cup squad by coach Marcelo Bielsa.

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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.

Spain's World Cup preparations have been beset by fitness concerns, including to star winger Lamine Yamal, as Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa faces a challenge to his authority before aiming to shock the European champions in Group H.

China appreciates Uruguay's adherence to the one-China principle and will support the country in safeguarding its own sovereignty, security and development interests, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Thursday.