Canada-Uruguay is the final for third and fourth place in the Copa America and is played Sunday at 02:00 (Italian time): stats, probable formations, predictions.
Canada’s fairy tale, as was largely predictable, ended in the semifinals against defending champions Argentina (2-0), but Jesse Marsch’s selection, in its first participation in the final phase of the Copa America, can be satisfied with what it has managed to accomplish in these 20 days.
David and his teammates, in fact, went beyond their wildest expectations. They not only made it through the group stage – the main goal – but even finished in the top 4 and will also have a chance to place on the last step of the podium in the so-called “final” for third place with Uruguay. It is hard to assume a better path than this, since the former Leipzig and Leeds coach had only been in charge for two months. It is an adventure that instills confidence ahead of the 2026 World Cup, which Canada will co-host with the United States and Mexico. There is great disappointment, however, at home Uruguay after the narrow defeat in the semifinals against Colombia: a goal by Jefferson Lerma at 39′ of the first half (0-1) decided a very balanced match, preventing the Celeste from going on to play for the title in the very final with Argentina, which would have been the right crowning achievement for a tournament
