Uruguay broke the third-place hopeful hearts of Canada with a win in penalties after the 2024 Copa America third-place game in Charlotte on Saturday.
Rodrigo Bentancur gave Uruguay an early lead but Ismael Kone and Jonathan David helped Canada come back before Luis Suarez’s goal in the third minute of stoppage time forced the game to penalties, where Suarez converted the winning penalty.
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Jesse Marsch’s Canucks were the better side for much of the game, and they had already stunned many just by emerging from a tricky group with Argentina, Chile, and Peru. Canada really captured the imagination of their country by beating Venezuela before bowing out to Argentina in semifinal round.
Beating a strong Uruguay for third place would’ve sent a serious message ahead of the 2026 World Cup that Canada will co-host along with the United States and Mexico.
Los Charrúas saw an exceptional tournament come up short of the final in a 1-0 loss to Colombia in a game that ended in chaos, with players going into the stands after some mix-ups on the field at the final whistle.
How to watch Canada vs Uruguay, stream link and start time
Kick off: 8pm ET, Saturday (July 13)
Stadium: Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina
How to watch on TV in USA: Fox Sports
Canada vs Uruguay live updates — By Nick Mendola
Canada vs Uruguay live score: 2-2 (3-4 pens)
Goalscorers: Bentancur (8'), Kone (22'), David (80'), Suarez (90+3')
Penalties!
Jonathan David scores. 1-0 Canada
Fede Valverde scores. 1-1.
Moise Bombito scores. 2-1 Canada.
Rodrigo Bentancur scores. 2-2.
Ismael Kone saved by Sergio Rochet. 2-2.
Giorgian De Arrascaeta scores. 3-2 Uruguay.
Mathieu Choiniere scores. 3-3.
Luis Suarez scores. 4-3 Uruguay.
Alphonso Davies panenka off the cross bar. Uruguay win.
Luis Suarez goal! Canada 2-2 Uruguay (90+3')
Jose Gimenez, yes the defender, gets behind Canada’s back line and passes across to a point-blank Luis Suarez.
He doesn’t miss many from there.
Luis 🔥 Suárez 🔥
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) July 14, 2024
URUGUAY TIES IT IN STOPPAGE TIME 🙌🇺🇾🔁 pic.twitter.com/630yPWFRtl
Jonathan David goal! Canada 2-1 Uruguay (80th minute)
Kone nearly has his second and David slots the rebound!
🗣️ JONATHAN DAVID! 🇨🇦@CANMNT_Official takes a late lead over Uruguay! pic.twitter.com/WtQyZ6x5bR
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) July 14, 2024
Ismael Kone goal! Canadia 1-1 Uruguay (22nd minute)
What a clever finish from the Marseille midfielder!
THIS WAS A BEAUTY 🙌
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) July 14, 2024
Another look at that Canada equalizer from Ismaël Koné 🇨🇦 pic.twitter.com/8T1tVTKr9B
Rodrigo Bentancur goal! Canada 0-1 Uruguay (8th minute)
Good touch, good technique, and the Spurs man has Uruguay ahead early.
Another look at that opening goal from Uruguay's Rodrigo Bentancur 🔥 pic.twitter.com/udmIfzSSPj
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) July 14, 2024
Canada focus, team news
The Canucks have been sound defensively for the most part, as goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau has more than adequately taken the seat of program legend Milan Borjan. Midfielder Stephen Eustaquio has had an exceptional tournament in the midfield. Will Alphonso Davies be ready to go? Tajon Buchanan will not.
Uruguay focus, team news
How will Marcelo Bielsa’s men treat this game, regardless of mental state following the wild scenes after the final whistle in the semifinal? Will Fede Valverde, Manuel Ugarte, and Darwin Nunez start? There’s a lot to monitor, while midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur is doubtful to play.
Canada vs Uruguay prediction
If it’s not an Olympics and a chance to win bronze, we’re not sure about third-place games for any number of reasons. But Canada may have an edge here given the stayed close to Argentina twice at this tournament and their entire team knows this is a showpiece for their nation and careers. Maybe? Canada 2-1 (aet) Uruguay