
Jun 1, 2026
✦India Today
Luiz Suarez left out of Uruguay World Cup squad as Valverde, Nunez make cut
Veteran striker Luis Suarez was left out of Uruguay's World Cup squad. Coach Marcelo Bielsa chose a younger team, including Federico Valverde and Darwin Nunez. Suarez, Uruguay's top scorer, had expressed willingness to return, but Bielsa opted for a long-term vision. The coach said, "I retired from the national team to make way."