The U.S. men know that their Copa America lives are square on the line when they take on Uruguay in the final Group C match on Monday.
A damaging defeat to Panama last time out left the USMNT with no choice but to take down a Copa America title contender to remain in the competition, or face an embarrassing and disappointing group-stage elimination on home soil.
While it’s still possible for the U.S. to qualify for the quarterfinals without victory against Uruguay, those scenarios require Panama to drop points against Bolivia, which is considered a highly unlikely outcome. Bolivia have looked woeful to this point in multi-goal defeats against the U.S. and Uruguay, and therefore the USA must take matters into their own hands.
There are plenty of questions for head coach Gregg Berhalter to answer ahead of this match, and he must get each one spot on if the United States are to save their tournament.
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USA vs. Uruguay predicted lineups, starting 11, team news
Tim Weah has been suspended for two matches by CONMEBOL for his red card vs. Panama, meaning he will miss this game plus any potential quarterfinal the U.S. could qualify for. Options for his replacement include Gio Reyna moving out wide, or the introduction of Haji Wright or Josh Sargent to the lineup. If Wright, a natural left winger, comes in, Christian Pulisic would likely move to the right where he plays at AC Milan.
The biggest lineup question for the United States is the status of goalkeeper Matt Turner, who was wiped out by Cesar Blackman in the last match, replaced by Ethan Horvath at halftime due to a leg injury. Turner’s MRI was clean but he was limited in USMNT training, leaving his status up in the air. Gregg Berhalter said they’ll “monitor his status” ahead of the match, which isn’t terribly promising — Turner’s potential absence would be a big blow.
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Gregg Berhalter could decide that he needs Yunus Musah in midfield, with the 20-year-old yet to start a Copa America game, but his introduction would mean either Reyna moves out wide or one of Tyler Adams or Weston McKennie must be dropped.
Chris Richards has been plagued by giveaways at this tournament — if he’s replaced at center-back, Miles Robinson would be the likely to come in after Cameron Carter-Vickers was largely at-fault for the Panama winner.
USA predicted XI (4-3-3): Horvath (GK) — Scally, Richards, Ream, A. Robinson — Reyna, Musah, McKennie — Pulisic, Balogun, Wright.
Injured: Matt Turner (leg, doubt)
Suspended: Tim Weah (red card)
On yellow card: Chris Richards, Antonee Robinson, Weston McKennie.
Uruguay are not mathematically through to the quarterfinals just yet, but they are essentially into the knockout stage, as elimination would only happen should they lose this game and see their massive goal differential advantage somehow wiped off the board.
Thus, it’s possible that Marcelo Bielsa rotates his side heavily, especially considering the high-intensity style he plays. It would be valuable for key players like Federico Valverde, Manuel Ugarte, and Ronaldo Araujo to get rest ahead of a knockout-stage run. Rodrigo Betancur could be a candidate to enter in midfield, while Jose Gimenez could see time at the back.
Star striker Darwin Nunez has scored twice in this tournament, but still received criticism for numerous other missed chances, and it’s possible that Luis Suarez could enter the lineup, having already played at this stadium recently as Inter Miami defeated Sporting KC in a special event at Arrowhead.
Not a single Uruguay player has picked up a yellow card through two Copa America matches.
Uruguay predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Rochet (GK) — Nandez, Gimenez, Olivera, Vina — Valverde, Betancur — Pellistri, Arrascaeta, M. Araujo — Suarez.
Injured: None.
Suspended: None.
On yellow card: None.
USA vs. Uruguay live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Copa America 2024 match across selected areas of the world’s major regions:
| TV channel | Streaming | |
| USA | FS1, TUDN USA, Univision | Fubo, Fox Sports app/website, TUDN app/website, Univision Now, ViX |
| Canada | TSN (1, 3, 4, 5), RDS 2 | TSN+, RDS App |
| UK | Premier Sports 1 | Premier Sports Player |
| Australia | — | Optus Sport |
USA: USA vs. Uruguay from Arrowhead Stadium will be televised in the United States on FS1, with a Spanish-language broadcast via TUDN USA and Univision. Those channels are available to stream on Fubo, who are offering a FREE seven-day trial. ViX is also providing a Spanish-language stream.
UK: This match, kicking off early Tuesday morning UK time, will be shown on Premier Sports platforms.
Canada: This match will be shown on multiple TSN channels, while RDS provide French-language coverage.
Australia: Australia’s sole broadcaster for the Copa America is Optus Sport.
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