Luis Suárez has sparked surprise after admitting he would be willing to come out of international retirement if Uruguay needed him for the 2026 World Cup.

The legendary striker, now 39 and currently playing for Inter Miami, stepped away from international football in September 2024 as Uruguay’s all-time leading scorer with 69 goals in 143 appearances. However, he has now revealed that the door to a comeback is not fully closed.

“I would never say no to the national team if they need me, especially with a World Cup around the corner,” Suárez said in comments reported by EFE.

His departure from Uruguay was surrounded by controversy after he publicly criticized head coach Marcelo Bielsa, claiming the manager had created divisions within the squad. Suárez has now admitted he regrets part of those comments and confirmed that he has already apologized.

“I said something I shouldn’t have said. I’ve already apologized to the people I needed to apologize to,” the former Barcelona forward explained.

Despite his age, Suárez insists he still feels highly competitive and motivated to continue playing at the highest level. At Inter Miami, alongside Lionel Messi and other stars, he continues to show the intensity and passion that defined his career.

The idea of Suárez returning for one final World Cup with Uruguay has already generated excitement among fans, who still view him as one of the greatest players in the nation’s history. While no official plans have been announced, his comments have reignited speculation about a potential comeback with La Celeste.

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