Defending champions Uruguay will be shorn of the services of star striker Luis Suarez as he serves the remainder of his nine - match ban from competitive international football .
Champions Uruguay lifted the trophy for a record 15th time in Argentina in 2011 .
Defending champions Uruguay , who lifted the trophy for a record 15th time in Argentina in 2011 , will be shorn of the services of star striker Luis Suarez as he serves the remainder of his nine - match ban from competitive international football .