On July 2nd, Uruguay beat the United States 1-0 in the final match of Group C of the Copa América, securing their spot in the knockout stage as group winners. During the group stage, Uruguay won all three of their matches, scoring 9 goals and conceding only 1, showcasing their dominance. While many expect Brazil and Argentina to meet in the final, Uruguay’s performance at this Copa América has been impressive.
In terms of Copa América titles, Uruguay and Argentina are tied with 15 each, the most of any team, while Brazil sits in third place with 9 titles. As one of the traditional powerhouses of South American football, Uruguay has seen a decline in recent years. The last time they lifted the Copa América trophy was in 2011. In the four Copa Américas since then, Uruguay has been eliminated in the quarter-finals three times and failed to advance from the group stage once. They also suffered a group stage exit at the 2022 World Cup.
Compared to Argentina, who won both the 2021 Copa América and the 2022 World Cup, and the powerful Brazilian squad, Uruguay was not expected to be a serious contender. However, they have shown immense fighting spirit at this Copa América, beating Panama 3-1 in the opening game, smashing Bolivia 5-0 in the second match, and ultimately securing a 1-0 victory over the United States in the final match.
Uruguay finished the group stage with a perfect record of three wins from three, totaling 9 points and scoring 9 goals, the most of any team in the completed group stage matches. Uruguay’s resurgence adds another layer of excitement to the Copa América. It remains to be seen whether they can stop Brazil and Argentina from meeting in the final.
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