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Copa América 2024 Third-place Match: Canada v Uruguay | Match Preview | Predictions | Fantasy XIs

The contest to settle the third spot at the 2024 Copa América will see Canada take on Uruguay at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Copa América 2024 | Third-place Match | Canada v Uruguay | 5:30 am IST | July 14

Canada will certainly be second favourites heading into this match, having struggled to find the back of the net in this tournament. In the group stage, they found the net just once through Jonathan David, while managing just one more in the knockout rounds against Venezuela. They’ll likely set up with four at the back and have proven to be defensively resilient. 

On the other hand, many would have had Uruguay as their favourites to progress into the final of this tournament. However, they were knocked out in the semi-final following a 1-0 loss to Colombia, who remain unbeaten in the competition. With the overwhelming attacking talent they possess, Uruguay will be expected to finish third.

Team News

Alphonso Davies is the main concern for Canada and could be missing this clash due to injury. Apart from the FC Bayern Munich defender, Les Rouges will be without Tajon Buchanan, who injured his tibia in the quarter-final against Venezuela.

For Uruguay, Darwin Núñez’ inclusion remains in doubt as he and some others continue to remain under investigated after their scuffle with Colombian fans in the stands during their semi-final match. However, Nahitan Nández will return from suspension, while Ronald Araújo will miss the game due to injury.

Form Guide

Canada

Form (all competitions, most recent first): L-W-D-W-L
Most recent result: Argentina 2-0 Canada, Copa América 2024
Qualifying: One of the ten CONMEBOL nations

Uruguay

Form (all competitions, most recent first): L-W-W-W-W
Most recent result: Colombia 1-0 Uruguay, Copa América 2024
Qualifying: Copa América 2024 qualifying play-offs

Prediction

Uruguay have certainly shown more attacking intent and flair in this year’s Copa América and should be getting out of this one as winners fairly comfortably. With Canada’s lack of attacking prowess, I don’t see them netting against Uruguay at all.

Canada 0-2 Uruguay

Predicted Fantasy XI

Goalkeeper: Maxime Crépeau
Defenders: Nahitan Nández, Sebastián Cáceres, Derek Cornelius 
Midfielders: Ismaël Koné, Federico Valverde, Manuel Ugarte, Rodrigo Bentancur
Forwards: Facundo Pellistri, Darwin Núñez, Jonathan David
Captain:  Darwin Núñez
Vice-captain: Facundo Pellistri

Also read: CONMEBOL Copa América 2024 Sponsors

Also watch: Top three players who could be participating in their final Copa América this summer

Rahul Naresh

I am a sports enthusiast who writes and makes videos primarily on cricket and football. Apart from these sports, I've worked on content surrounding basketball, tennis, and badminton, among other disciplines.

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