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Uruguay confirm 26-man squad for Qatar with Premier League stars Darwin Nunez, Rodrigo Bentancur and Man United starlet Facundo Pellistri included... as veteran strikers Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani head to their FOURTH World Cup

Uruguay have confirmed their 26-man squad featuring three Premier League stars ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Liverpool's record-signing Darwin Nunez is one of the star names included in a stacked attacking line-up selected by manager Oscar Tabarez.

The former Benfica striker is also joined by two of Premier League stars including Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur and Manchester United youngster Facundo Pellistri.

Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez has been selected
Man United starlet Facundo Pellistri a surprise inclusion

Premier League stars Darwin Nunez (left) and Facundo Pellistri (right) are included in the Uruguay squad heading off to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar

Uruguay have announced their official 26-man squad ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar

Pellistri is the surprise name selected from the Premier League, given that he has failed to make a single competitive appearance for the Red Devils.