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GROUP C FIXTURES MACTH DAY 1:
USA VS BOLIVIA JUNE 23 6:OOPM EST URUGUAY VS PANAMA JUNE 23 9:OOPM EST
GROUP C - COPA AMERICA 2024
GROUP C FIXTURES MACTH DAY 2:
PANAMA VS USA JUNE 27 6:00PM EST URUGUAY VS BOLIVIA JUNE 27 9:00PM EST
UNITED STATES
COPA AMERICA APPEARANCES: 5
As host nation of the Copa América and with the 2026 Men’s World Cup on the horizon, the USMNT sees the tournament
as a pivotal opportunity. Led by stars like Christian Pulisic and Timothy Weah, the team boasts depth with recent returns of Tyler Adams and Josh Sargent. In 2016,
they hosted the Copa América Centenario, finishing fourth. Their Copa América journey began in 1993, and they had one of their best showings in 1995, advancing to the semifinals. With a blend of experience and emerging talent, the United States aims
to make an impact once again, building towards future international competitions.
COPA CHAMPIONSHIPS: 0
TEAM BREAKDOWN
COACH: Gregg Berhalter
NICKNAME: The Stars and Stripes
BEST TOURNAMENT RESULT: Fourth Place STAR MAN: Christian Pulisic (AC Milan)
ON THE RISE: Folarin Balogun (AS Monaco)
CHRISTIAN PULISIC
Although a
USAMNT Veteran,
Pulisic has only 3
Copa America Apps
URUGUAY
Uruguay, boasting talents like Ronald Araujo and Jose Maria Gimenez, along with tactician Marcelo Bielsa, aims to reclaim its soccer dominance. With 15 Copa América titles, including the first two in 1916 and 1917, Uruguay’s legacy is unparalleled. From past legends like Ángel Romano to modern stars like Luis Suárez, Uruguay has consistently produced champions. With a rich history featuring greats like Enzo Francescoli, Uruguay remains a formidable force in the Copa América.
FIFA RANKING HISTORY
CURRENT 15 (April 2024) HIGHEST 2 (June 2012) LOWEST 76 (December 1998)
TEAM BREAKDOWN
COACH: Marcelo Bielsa
NICKNAME: La Celeste (The Sky Blue)
BEST TOURNAMENT RESULT: Champions X15 STAR MAN: Fede Valverde (Real Madrid)
ON THE RISE: Manuel Ugarte (Paris Saint Germain)
COPA AMERICA APPEARANCES: 46 COPA CHAMPIONSHIPS: 15
FEDE VALVERDE
Has taken over the
star role at Uruguay
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