Suarez retired from international football in September 2024, but in April, he opened the door to a Celeste return by saying he "would never say no" to a FIFA World Cup call-up.

The 39-year-old has scored six goals in 11 MLS appearances for Inter Miami this year, with only Lionel Messi (12) and German Berterame (seven) netting more often for the Herons.

That is despite Suarez only starting seven times and playing a total of 614 minutes, but his good form at club level has not been rewarded with an international recall.

Instead, Darwin Nunez, Rodrigo Aguirre and Federico Vinas will compete for a starting spot in attack.

Suarez scored 69 goals in 143 appearances for Uruguay, including seven goals at four FIFA World Cups – three in 2010, two in 2014, two in 2018, none in 2022.

Real Madrid star Federico Valverde headlines Bielsa's 26-man squad, with Tottenham Hotspur's Rodrigo Bentancur, Manchester United enforcer Manuel Ugarte and Braga's Rodrigo Zalazar among the other midfield options.

Ronald Araujo and Jose Maria Gimenez are among the defenders in Bielsa's party, with Uruguay having been drawn into Group H.

It will open irs campaign against Saudi Arabia in Miami on 16 June (AEST), before facing Cape Verde and tournament favourite Spain.

Uruguay squad:

Goalkeepers: Sergio Rochet, Fernando Muslera, Santiago Mele

Defenders: Guillermo Varela, Ronald Araujo, Jose Maria Gimenez, Santiago Bueno, Sebastian Caceres, Mathias Olivera, Joaquin Piquerez, Matias Vina

Midfielders: Manuel Ugarte, Emiliano Martínez, Rodrigo Bentancur, Federico Valverde, Agustin Canobbio, Juan Manuel Sanabria, Giorgian De Arrascaeta, Nicolas De La Cruz, Rodrigo Zalazar, Facundo Pellistri, Maximiliano Araujo, Brian Rodriguez

Forwards: Rodrigo Aguirre, Federico Vinas, Darwin Nunez.