New Uruguay boss Diego Forlan has alluded to the possible return of Luis Suárez to the national team. Forlan, Uruguay's third top scorer behind only Edinson Cavani and Suárez, was announced as both the U20 and senior coach until March 2027.

In a news conference, Forlan immediately spoke of including Suárez for upcoming internationals. "I have enormous respect for Luis and a lot of trust in him. If he is up for selection, to be able to have a player like him, who scores goals, has experience and shows it week in, week out, why not [pick him]?" Suárez was not included in the World Cup squad by Marcelo Bielsa, in a hugely ill-fated campaign that saw Uruguay knocked out in the group stage.

Suárez, who will turn 40 in January and now plays alongside Lionel Messi at Inter Miami, has not been capped since 2024. He has said he will be available if the call comes. Forlan and Suárez played together in the 2010 World Cup semifinal run and won the 2011 Copa America together.