Canada 2(3)-2(4) Uruguay Highlights| Copa America 2024 3rd place match

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Copa America debutants Canada gave an excellent account of themselves by making it to the final four before bowing out to World Champions Argentina. Les Rouges will take inspiration from their magical run to the semi-final and will want to take the bronze medal home. They will lock horns against a heartbroken Uruguayan side in the third-place match.

Uruguay suffered a soul-crushing defeat to Colombia in the second semi-final of the Copa America 2024. Marcelo Bielsa’s men were too good throughout the group stages and were one of the top contenders for the trophy, but little did they know what Colombia would throw at them. La Celeste will need to calm themselves down and put their best foot forward.

Also read: Copa America: List of all winners

Players to watch

Jacob Shaffelburg (Canada)

The forward has been involved in all five games for Canada at the Copa America 2024. Shaffelburg has scored one of the two goals scored by Canada at the tournament and will have the responsibility to add more goals to his tally in the crucial game against Uruguay. Moreover, he has also provided an assist and is the leading goal contribution for the Reds.

Maximiliano Araújo (Uruguay)

The midfielder has displayed an exceptional version of himself at the tournament so far. He has been one of the driving forces behind Uruguay’s invincible run to the semi-final. Araujo has played every game for the Sky Blues and has made the most number of contributions with two goals and an assist to his name.

Match facts

• Canada have never won a game against Uruguay.
• This will only be the third meeting between the two sides.
• The last time these two teams came up against each other, Uruguay emerged victorious with a 2-0 win. 

Canada vs Uruguay: Betting tips and Odds

• Tip 1: Uruguay to win the game – 1/2 by Skybet
• Tip 2: Luis Suarez to score anytime – 7/5 by Bet365
• Tip 3: Both teams to score – 20/21 by Betfair

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