The dream became reality: away from Sporting, Luis Suárez emotional | OneFootball

Luis Suárez, a Sporting player, started in Colombia’s 3-1 win over Uzbekistan in the early hours of Thursday morning at the Azteca, Mexico. Despite the high expectations surrounding the player due to his sporting season, he failed to score on his debut at the 2026 World Cup.

A few hours after the match, in which he stayed on the pitch until the 80th minute, the green-and-white striker took to social media to mark his World Cup debut, appearing visibly emotional about fulfilling this dream. His wife and youngest son were present in the stands.

“The dream I fought for day after day has become reality, making my debut in the most demanding competition and, above all, representing the best country in the world. First step, first win. Come on, Colombia!”, he wrote, sharing several photos from the special night.

Although Sporting’s top scorer in 2025/26 did not find the net in this first win, Luis Suárez - who has been widely praised for his call-up to the South American national team -

As such, Colombia picked up their first three points of the World Cup and now lead Group K, which also includes Portugal, who drew 1-1 against Congo. The Cafeteros’ next match is scheduled for next Wednesday at 03:00 (Lisbon time), precisely against the African side, in the Mexican city of Guadalajara.

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