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Canada’s debut performance at the tournament has been eventful, with the team accumulating 14 yellow cards, including one for coach Jesse Marsch during their semi-final defeat to Argentina. Speaking to reporters in North Carolina ahead of the third-place playoff match against Uruguay, Marsch drew attention to the disparity in foul rates, with CONCACAF teams receiving a higher number of yellow cards per foul. The Uruguay team made headlines after their semi-final loss to Colombia, with players clashing with opposition fans. Uruguay alleged that family members of their players were assaulted by Colombian supporters during the match. Uruguay’s head coach, Marcelo Bielsa, expressed outrage at the response of CONMEBOL, the governing body of South American football, which organized the Copa. CONMEBOL opened an investigation into Uruguay, accusing them of failing to protect the families of the players. Marsch acknowledged the concern for the safety of the players’ families but also highli...

Canada, ranked 48th in world football, brought intensity and physicality to their match against Argentina, but ultimately, it was the Argentinians’ quality that prevailed. With goals from Julian Alvarez and the legendary Lionel Messi, Argentina secured their spot in the final of the Copa America, adding to their recent triumphs at the 2022 World Cup and the 2021 Copa America. Head coach Lionel Scaloni expressed the challenges of reaching consecutive finals: “It is extremely tough to reach another final. We know the difficulty of this achievement, and the bar has been set very high.” He also acknowledged the strength of their Canadian opponents: “Everyone expected an easy victory, but Canada proved today that they are a force to be reckoned with on the international stage.” This Copa America holds special significance for many veteran Argentinian players, including Angel di Maria, who announced his plans to retire from international football following the tournament. At 36, Di Maria...

Uruguay progressed to the semi-finals of the Copa America after a hard-fought victory over Brazil, which ended in a penalty shootout. The game, which finished 0-0, saw Uruguay reduced to ten men after Nahitan Nandez’s red card in the 74th minute, but they held on and eventually won the shootout 3-2. Uruguay will now face Colombia, who beat Panama 5-0 in their quarter-final, in the next round. The other semi-final sees Argentina take on Canada, a surprise package, in New Jersey. With no extra time in the Copa America, penalty shootouts can be a common occurrence, and Uruguay’s resilience and tenacity shone through as they kept their cool under pressure. The game itself was a bruising encounter with little fluidity and a high number of fouls. The poor pitch didn’t help matters, and both teams struggled to find their rhythm. The best chance of the game fell to Uruguay’s Darwin Nunez, who headed wide from close range. Brazil created few clear-cut opportunities, with Raphinha’s break bein...

Mathias Olivera, a defender for Uruguay, emerged as the hero as his goal propelled his team to a quarter-final berth in the Copa America. In a hard-fought encounter, Uruguay demonstrated their prowess, securing their first victory over the United States since the 1993 Copa America tournament. The match, held in Kansas City, Missouri, was a tense and physical affair. Uruguay’s Maximiliano Araujo and US defender Tim Ream collided in the 27th minute, resulting in Araujo’s substitution. The Americans started brightly but Uruguay gradually gained a foothold and imposed their style on the game. Uruguay created the better chances in the first half, with Cristian Olivera whipping in a dangerous cross that Darwin Nunez narrowly missed. The South Americans continued to threaten and eventually broke the deadlock in the 66th minute. Ronald Araujo’s header was parried back into the box by US goalkeeper Matthew Turner, and Olivera was on hand to bundle the ball into the net. The goal, given after ...

The Copa America draw saw Canada, making their debut in the tournament, climb to four points in Group A, just five points behind leaders Argentina, who had already secured their spot in the quarter-finals. Canada’s captain, Bayern Munich fullback Alphonso Davies, shared his thoughts with OneSoccer after the match, stating, “We knew coming into these games that it wasn’t going to be easy. We had to fight, battle, and do whatever it takes to survive. There were times when we suffered, but we suffered together and got through it as a team.” In other Group A action, two-time champions Chile concluded their campaign with two points, while Peru ended up in last place with just one point following a 2-0 defeat to Argentina in their final match. June 29, 2024: A Canada fan shows their support during the match against Chile at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando, FL. Photo: Reuters Chile’s tournament ended on a sour note, as they failed to find the back of the net, extending their sco...

Colombia sits atop their group with an impressive six points from their first two games, leading Costa Rica and Brazil, who have one point each. Paraguay brings up the rear with zero points and will face Brazil later today. ‘Los Cafeteros’ are on a remarkable run of form, having secured ten consecutive victories and an unbeaten streak of 25 matches. With their sights set on their first Copa America title since 2001, they look unstoppable. Nestor Lorenzo’s squad could potentially secure their top spot in the group if Brazil and Paraguay draw later today, which would spare them from a likely quarter-final clash with Uruguay. Even if that doesn’t happen, a draw in their final group game against Brazil on Tuesday will likely be enough to see them through. Costa Rica, despite their loss, still has a chance with one point. However, they need to win their last match against Paraguay and hope for favorable results in other games. Colombia dominated from the start and took the lead in the ...

Christian Pulisic opened the scoring with a spectacular strike, and Folarin Balogun added a second just before halftime as the United States began their Copa America campaign with a confident 2-0 victory over Bolivia. “It was important for us to start the tournament on a positive note,” said US coach Gregg Berhalter. “We wanted to build momentum and improve our performance as the tournament progresses, so I’m pleased with how we started.” The US team came out with intensity and purpose against Bolivia, who have struggled in recent Copa America tournaments, winning just once in their last 31 matches. Balogun missed an early chance in the opening seconds, but Pulisic quickly made amends with a brilliant goal from outside the box, beating Bolivian goalkeeper Guillermo Viscarra. It was Pulisic’s 30th international goal, a milestone achieved in his 69th appearance. Interestingly, his first international goal also came against Bolivia back in May 2016. The Americans doubled their lead j...