BTN News: The United States lost 1-0 to Uruguay and are now out of the Copa América 2024. This is another big disappointment for Concacaf, after Mexico was also eliminated last Sunday.
Both the United States and Mexico, who will host the 2026 World Cup with Canada, have faced major setbacks in their preparations for the big event.
Uruguay, playing without their coach Marcelo Bielsa due to a ban, played a very tough game in Kansas on Monday. The game was intense right from the start.
First Half Was Full of Injuries with Two Key Players Hurt
The first half saw two key players getting hurt. Maxi Araújo from Toluca was carried off after a bad fall while fighting for the ball with Tim Ream. Folarin Balogun also had to leave the field for the United States due to physical problems.
Key Goal at Arrowhead Stadium Decided the Match
Neither team could score at Arrowhead Stadium at first. People were also watching the Bolivia vs. Panama game, where Panama’s goal put them ahead for the next round. The US team could not find a way to break through Uruguay’s defense.
Uruguay finally scored from a set piece. Ronald Araújo’s header was saved by Matt Turner, but Mathías Olivera scored on the rebound. The goal was reviewed by VAR, which confirmed that Weston McKennie’s position made the goal valid, silencing the Kansas crowd.
Panama’s Win Seals the Fate of the United States Team
At the same time, Bolivia scored to give hope to the United States. But Panama scored two more goals, ensuring their place in the quarterfinals and ending the USMNT’s journey in the Copa América 2024.
This defeat shows the challenges the US team faces as they get ready for the 2026 World Cup. They now need to look at their performance and make necessary changes for future competitions.
