Both embroiled in the battle for a spot in the grand finale, Uruguay and Colombia meet in the Copa America 2024 semifinals on Wednesday, with the winner taking on Argentina.
Uruguay's hopes of winning a record-breaking 16th Copa America crown are looking very promising this time around as they have reached the semifinal for the first time since 2011, when they last lifted the trophy.
They enjoyed a dominant group stage, winning all three games against Panama (3-1), Bolivia (5-0) and USA (1-0). This set up a surprise quarterfinal date with one of the other tournament favourites in Brazil, and after playing out a gritty, scrappy goalless draw, La Celeste prevailed on penalties 4-2, despite having Nahitan Nandez sent off late on.
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They face a Colombia side that dominated their quarterfinal matchup with Panama, winning 5-0. Two wins from three in the group stage ensured they progressed as group winners at the expense of Brazil, who they drew 1-1. Los Cafeteros are looking to make it to their third Copa America final, ultimately hoping to add to their one title. They finished third in 2021, the second time in three tournaments they had reached the last four.
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Uruguay vs. Colombia live stream, TV channel
| TV channel | Streaming | |
| USA | FS1, Univision, TUDN | Fubo, Fox Sports app/website, ViX, Univision Now, TUDN app/website |
| Canada | CTV Two, TSN 1, 3, 4, RDS | TSN+, RDS App, CTV App |
| UK | Premier Sports 1 | Premier Sports Player |
| Australia | — | Optus Sport |
| India | — | — |
USA: Colombia vs. Uruguay from Bank of America Stadium will be televised in the United States on FS1, with a Spanish-language broadcast via Univision and TUDN. All three channels are available to stream on Fubo, with the latter offering a FREE seven-day trial.
Spanish language coverage is also available on streaming platform ViX.
UK: This match will be shown in the UK on Premier Sport Player's platforms.
Canada: All Copa America matches can be seen in Canada on TSN's respective TV channel and live streaming services. RDS provides French language coverage.
Australia: Australia's sole broadcaster for the Copa America is Optus Sport.
India: Unfortunately, there has been no official confirmation of TV and live stream broadcasts of Copa America in India. Reports had suggested that FanCode and Sony were ready to take up broadcast rights for the tournament but, as yet, that has not been made official. So at the moment, there is no official platform in India on which viewers can stream or any channel on which the match will be broadcast.
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What time is Uruguay vs. Colombia kickoff?
This Copa America match kicks off from Bank of America Stadium on Wednesday, July 10 at 8:00 p.m. local time in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA.
Here's how that time translates across some of the major territories around the globe:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| USA/Canada | Wed, Jul. 10 | 8 p.m. ET |
| USA/Canada | Wed, Jul. 10 | 5 p.m. PT |
| UK | Thu, Jul. 11 | 1 a.m. BST |
| Australia | Thu, Jul. 11 | 10 a.m. AEST |
| India | Thu, Jul. 11 | 5:30 a.m. IST |
Uruguay vs. Colombia predicted lineups & team news
In what looks set to be a real boost for Colombia on Wednesday, Crystal Palace defensive midfielder Jefferson Lerma will be available to return from suspension. Defender Jhon Lucumi has missed the past three games through a leg injury and will likely miss out again here.
Head coach Nestor Lorenzo could therefore continue with Davinson Sanchez and Carlos Cuesta in central defence, while Jhon Cordoba will likely start up front ahead of Rafael Santos Borre and Chelsea-linked Jhon Duran.
Former Real Madrid superstar James Rodriguez's brilliance was the centre of attention at the University of Phoenix Stadium as Colombia emphatically beat Panama 5-0. After this individual show, Rodriguez has five assists and one goal at the Copa America, becoming the first Colombian to register that tally of assists at any major international tournament. Liverpool's Luis Diaz also got on the scoresheet against Panama and will play a leading role in attack here.
Colombia starting lineup (4-3-3, right to left): Vargas (GK) — Munoz, Sanchez, Cuesta, Mojica — Rios, Lerma, Arias — James, Cordoba, Diaz.
Injured: Jhon Lucumi (knock).
Suspended: None.
Uruguay will be without the services of Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo, who limped off against Brazil last weekend and is suspected to be out for the next couple of weeks with a muscle injury. Jose Maria Gimenez replaced the Barcelona star in the match and will likely do so from the start here.
Head coach Marcelo Bielsa will also be unable to call upon Boca Juniors star Nahitan Nandez after the 28-year-old was shown a straight red card in the 71st minute of their quarterfinal. Flamengo right-back Guillermo Varela came off the bench as a late sub last time out and could be handed a starting role against Colombia.
Bielsa has successfully implemented his signature philosophy into the Uruguayan team, which is characterised by aggressive man-marking, counter-pressing with a high line, and a build-up in a 3-4-3 formation. The Celeste will try to build from the midfield and dictate the tempo, backed by the energetic engine room comprising Manuel Ugarte and Federico Valverde.
Liverpool's Darwin Nunez will spearhead Bielsa's attack on Wednesday, having opened his Copa America campaign with back-to-back strikes against Panama and Bolivia last month. Attacker Maximiliano Araujo, who was stretchered off wearing a neck brace following a nasty collision in Uruguay's win over USA, returned from injury to play the full 90 against Brazil and should start again here.
Uruguay predicted lineup (4-2-3-1, right to left): Rochet (GK) — Varela, Gimenez, M. Olivera, Vina — Ugarte, Valverde — Pellistri, De la Cruz, M. Araujo — Nunez.
Injured: Ronald Araujo.
Suspended: Nahitan Nandez (red card).
Uruguay vs. Colombia prediction
- Score prediction: Uruguay 2-1 Colombia
There will be an abundance of talent available to both teams' wily managers on Wednesday, with a fine blend of invaluable experience and youthful promise lending this encounter an unmissable feel.
Colombia have plenty of momentum heading into this semifinal. The team is scoring goals, dominating the midfield and have passionate fans backing their every attack. However, they are also a team that rides on emotions. Will the excitement and importance of the next round prove all too much for them to handle, or will they put a statement performance to seep into the final?
The Colombians don't defend particularly well, but they also have the most firepower in the tournament with a number of attacking options, and they haven't left little to chance this tournament.
Uruguay, meanwhile, reached the semifinal using a slightly different strategy. Against Brazil, they played a physical press in a nasty match that saw them go a man down. Marcelo Bielsa's side somehow battled their way to the semifinal but it got the job done, and the Sporting News back them to disrupt Colombia's stunning 27-game unbeaten run.