USA vs Uruguay: Preview, predictions and team news
After a costly defeat against Panama, the USA now must collect all three points against Uruguay on July 1 to advance to the Copa America 2024 quarter-finals.
When the Copa America 2024 schedule was released, the world expected USA vs Uruguay to be a battle for first place in Group C. Instead, the host nation now must fight for their survival after earning zero points against Panama despite a valiant effort with ten men for 72 minutes.
The U.S. Men’s National Team has all to play for on Monday night, while Uruguay already booked their spot in the quarter-finals. In front of a home crowd at Arrowhead Stadium, the Stars and Stripes will have 90 minutes to keep their tournament hopes alive.
Here’s 90min’s guide to USA vs Uruguay on July 1.
USA vs Uruguay H2H record (last five games)
Current form (all competitions)
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USA |
Uruguay |
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Panama 2-1 USA – June 27, 2024 |
Uruguay 5-0 Bolivia – June 27, 2024 |
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USA 2-0 Bolivia – June 23, 2024 |
Uruguay 3-1 Panama – June 23, 2024 |
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USA 1-1 Brazil – June 12, 2024 |
Mexico 0-4 Uruguay – June 5, 2024 |
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USA 1-5 Colombia – June 8, 2024 |
Costa Rica 0-0 Uruguay – May 31, 2024 |
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USA 2-0 Mexico – Mar. 24, 2024 |
Ivory Coast 2-1 Mae. 26, 2024 |
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Country |
TV channel/live stream |
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United States |
FS1, TUDN, Univision, Fox Sports App, Fubo |
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United Kingdom |
Premier Sports 1 |
The USMNT will have to go into a must-win game against Uruguay without Tim Weah. The winger was sent off in the 18th minute against Panama after he struck Roderick Miller in the back of the head, and will serve his suspension on Monday.
Without Weah, Gregg Berhalter and his team are left in a rather precarious situation. The manager will have to make a few changes to his starting XI as the Stars and Stripes take on a Uruguay squad that has only lost two games in the last two years.
Matt Turner’s status heading into the match is also questionable after the keeper was subbed off at halftime with a leg injury.
USA predicted lineup vs Uruguay ( 4-3-3 ): Turner; Scally, Richards, Ream, Robinson; Musah, Adams, McKennie; Reyna, Balogun, Pulisic
Uruguay already secured their spot in the Copa America 2024 quarter-finals after their 5-0 victory against Bolivia. La Celeste were one of the dark horses coming into the competition, and their Group Stage performances are showing exactly why.
Marcelo Bielsa might opt to rest some of his starters against the USA in preparation for his team’s first knockout match, but the manager could also put out his full strength starting XI to give his side every opportunity to guarantee their top spot in Group A.
Uruguay predicted lineup vs USA (4-2-3-1): Rochet; Vina, Olivera, Araujo, Nandez; Ugarte, Valverde; Araujo, de la Cruz, Pellistri; Nunez
The USA will come out fighting against Uruguay, but the quality on the pitch for La Celeste will be able to withstand the Stars and Stripes. Marcelo Bielsa’s attack has been on fire in June, outscoring opponents 12-1 in their last three matches, and it is hard to envision Berhalter’s side having enough of an answer without Tim Weah up top.