The stage is set for a thrilling showdown as Canada and Uruguay face off in the Copa America 2024 third-place match on Saturday at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. Both teams are eager to claim a podium finish and end their tournament on a high note.
While the history between the Les Rogues and the La Celeste is relatively short, it’s been decisively one-sided. Uruguay has emerged victorious in both previous encounters. The first meeting took place back in 1986, with the Celeste claiming a 3-1 win over the Rogues in the Miami Cup. More recently, in 2022, Uruguay secured a 2-0 triumph over Canada, with current players Darwin Nunez and Nicolas de la Cruz finding the back of the net.
Although Cruz is sidelined with an injury for this match, Nunez will be aiming to replicate his performance from two years ago as he takes the field on Saturday. All eyes will be on him as he leads the Uruguayan attack, hoping to secure a third place finish for his team and continue their dominance over Canada. The match promises to be a captivating encounter with both teams striving for victory.
