Uruguay Names World Cup Squad Without Luis Suárez, Features Four Spain Top‑Division Players

Uruguay’s national team unveiled its 2026 World Cup roster under Marcelo Bielsa, featuring only four Spain top‑division players and notably omitting Luis Suárez. Ronald Araujo, José María Giménez, Fede Valverde and Fede Viñas earned spots alongside a mix of domestic talent.

Suárez’s absence marks the first time since the 2010 South Africa tournament that the striker is not in the squad. Uruguay will open group play against Saudi Arabia, then face Cape Verde before meeting host nation Spain in Guadalajara, Mexico.

Bielsa aims to inject balance and dynamism by giving younger players a prominent role.