Fabrizio Romano revives stunning Luis Suarez record as Uruguay’s World Cup hopes come under pressure

Uruguay’s difficult start to the FIFA World Cup 2026 has brought an unexpected Luis Suarez record back into the spotlight.

Following Uruguay’s dramatic 2-2 draw against Cabo Verde, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano shared a remarkable statistic that quickly caught the attention of football fans around the world. The former Barcelona and Liverpool striker may no longer be leading Uruguay on the pitch, but his impact on the national team continues to be felt.

According to Romano, the last time Uruguay won a World Cup match without Suarez in their squad was back in 1990. That means the South American nation has now gone 36 years without recording a World Cup victory in a tournament where the legendary forward was not involved.

Suarez featured in four different World Cups during his international career and Uruguay managed to win at least one match in every edition he played. The statistic underlines the influence he had on one of football’s most historic national teams.

The record has resurfaced at a difficult moment for Marcelo Bielsa’s side. Uruguay opened their campaign with a draw and followed it up with another frustrating result against Cabo Verde. Despite taking the lead during the match, they were unable to hold on and had to settle for a point.

The latest setback has left Uruguay in a worrying position heading into the final round of group-stage fixtures. Their qualification hopes are now hanging in the balance, with a tough meeting against Spain still to come.