Uruguay announce World Cup squad: Suarez left out, Ugarte, Valverde called up

Uruguay Names World Cup Squad, Leaves Out Luis Suarez

Marcelo Bielsa named Uruguay's 26-man 2026 World Cup squad, omitting 39-year-old Luis Suarez despite his stated willingness to return from retirement. Bielsa bets on Premier League depth — Ugarte, Bentancur, Bueno — over legacy names, opening Group H vs. Saudi Arabia on June 15.