Canada and Uruguay started the third-place match in high spirits. Uruguay in particular, having temporarily avoided punishment for their semi-final brawl with Colombian fans. As a result, the team in blue attacked with gusto after the opening whistle.

In the 8th minute, from a corner kick on the left wing, the ball fell to Bentancur and this midfielder launched a decisive close-range shot to open the score for Uruguay. But Canada also proved why they were registered in the last 4.

In the 21st minute, Kone’s classy and spontaneous goal helped Canada equalize, also from a corner kick. Immediately after that, Uruguay had a goal denied even though Pellistri put the ball in the opponent’s net. So, the first half ended in a draw.

After the break, Canada played with more determination. They had many chances to take the lead in the 80th minute, after a goal from substitute striker Jonathan David. But Uruguay also had another substitute striker who knew how to shine, that was Luis Suarez . In the 90+2 minute, this veteran equalized for Uruguay, bringing the match to a penalty shootout.

In the penalty shootout, Uruguay defeated their opponent with a score of 4-3, thereby winning third place at Copa America 2024.