- Played in four World Cups.
- Won the CONMEBOL Copa América™.
Luis Suárez is one of the greatest legends in the history of Uruguay's national team, and this Friday, September 6, he will play his final match when La Celeste faces Paraguay. Here’s a look back at 5 key moments in his career with the Uruguay national team.
1- Debut at 20 years old
On February 7, 2007, the FC Groningen (Netherlands) striker played his first match for the national team against Colombia. His first goal would come later that year, in a World Cup qualifier against Bolivia.
2- Fourth place in the 2010 World Cup
Suárez started in 6 matches at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa and scored 3 goals in the best performance by La Celeste in a World Cup this century.
3- Champion and Best Player of the 2011 CONMEBOL Copa América™
Suárez had a dream tournament in Argentina, scoring 4 goals, including one in the final against Paraguay. He was one of the tournament's top scorers and was named Best Player of the Tournament.
4- The day he scored 4 goals
On November 11, 2011, Suárez scored his only "poker" (four goals in a single match) for the national team. It was against Chile, in World Cup qualifiers, and the final score was 4-0.
5- His final match in the CONMEBOL Copa América™
On July 13, 2024, Suárez played his last match in the world’s oldest national team tournament. In the Third-Place Match, he came off the bench against Canada, scored the equalizer, and then converted his penalty. He was named Man of the Match.
