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Where Is Luis Suarez? Why Uruguay Legend Isn't Playing at World Cup
Marcelo Bielsa left out Uruguay’s record scorer as the team turns to Federico Valverde, Ronald Araújo and José María Giménez.
- Uruguay finalized its 26-man roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup yesterday, officially excluding Luis Suarez as Manager Marcelo Bielsa opted against selecting the veteran striker despite his availability.
- Bielsa prioritized a transition toward younger attacking options, officially moving past the generation that defined Uruguay's modern era by leaving out both Suarez and Edinson Cavani.
- Suarez, who scored 69 goals in 143 appearances, remains the country's all-time leading scorer, though the Inter Miami striker will not participate in the North America tournament.
- New leaders including Federico Valverde, Ronald Araujo, and Jose Maria Gimenez now anchor the squad, guiding Uruguay through Group H against Spain, Saudi Arabia, and Cape Verde.
- The roster includes key players with ongoing recovery processes, as both Joaquin Piquerez and Giorgian De Arrascaeta were named despite uncertainty regarding their fitness for the tournament.
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“I would never say no to the selection, less so close to a World Cup.” The words came out of the mouth of the Uruguayan team’s top historical scorer, Luis Suárez, about a month after the start of the competition. To the last...
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