Is Luis Suarez playing in the world cup 2026? That's the question soccer fans are asking as Uruguay began their FIFA World Cup 2026 journey in a high-voltage Group H match in Miami ​Gardens against KSA-Saudi ​Arabia. Uruguay confirmed their spot after finishing fourth in the South American qualifiers. They have won the World Cup twice in 1930 and 1950.Luis SuarezLuis Suarez is not playing in FIFA World Cup 2026 as the 39-year-old announced his retirement from international soccer following the ‌2024 Copa America. Since then, he has been one of the more outspoken critics of current Uruguayan ​manager Marcelo ​Bielsa, who also is ⁠from Argentina.Uruguay RosterMarcelo Bielsa's side are not just travelling on history. Federico Valverde, Ronald Araujo and Darwin Nunez give them edge, pace and bite, and they should expect to fight Spain for the top spot in their group.GROUP H FIXTURESSaudi Arabia v Uruguay, June 15, 2200 GMTUruguay v Cape Verde, June 21, 2200 GMTUruguay v Spain, June 27, 0000 GMTUruguay national team arrived in Miami late on Sunday after a travel ordeal ahead of its opening World ​Cup match against Saudi Arabia on Monday. Uruguay ​pinned the blame on FIFA for their troubles flying from Mexico to Miami, yet ​they reportedly faced the threat of sanction if their head coach and captain could not make it to a mandatory press conference Sunday.The original flight reportedly was not allowed to depart due to administrative issues, including some missing paperwork, and officials had to ‌scramble to line up ⁠a new ⁠flight.The Athletic reported that a member of the Uruguayan Football Association (AUF) said FIFA was responsible for the traveling snafu. FIFA is ​in charge of all travel related to the 48-team World Cup.Uruguay is training in Playa del Carmen, Mexico and held a ​practice on Sunday. When the traveling delegation reached the airport in Cancun, approximately 45 miles away, they learned the group was not authorized to enter the United States.The AUF said that a second plane from South Florida was ​en route to pick up the squad, while players waited at a resort ⁠outside Cancun ‌until its arrival.