Copa America 2024 Group Stage
26 June, 2024 - Indian Date
MetLife Stadium
MATCH TIMES
India
06:30 AM
UAE
05:00 AM
Saudi Arabia
04:00 AM
FULL TIME
Uruguay possible starting lineup: Rochet; Nandez, R. Araujo, Olivera, Vina; Valverde, Ugarte; Pellistri, De Arrascaeta, M. Araujo; Nunez
Bolivia possible starting lineup: Viscarra; Je. Segredo, Haquin, Jo. Sagredo; Justiniano; Medina, Terceros, Saucedo, Villamil; Ramallo, Miranda
Uruguay will face Bolivia on Thursday at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, continuing their campaign in Group C of the Copa America. La Celeste started strong with a 3-1 victory over Panama on matchday one, showcasing late-game magic by scoring twice after the 85th minute. Marcelo Bielsa's side came out aggressively, firing 11 shots in the first 20 minutes, and their win extended their unbeaten run in Copa America group stages to four matches. After a rocky start to 2024, Uruguay has found form, winning their last two games by a combined margin of 7-1. A victory on Thursday, combined with a USA win or draw versus Panama, would secure their spot in the knockout stage for the third consecutive Copa America.
Bolivia, on the other hand, suffered a 2-0 defeat to the USA in their opening match, continuing their struggles in this competition. Antonio Carlos Zago's team has conceded early in their last two games, often finding themselves chasing the game. Bolivia’s losing streak in the Copa America now stands at 13 games, and they have only one victory in their last 31 matches in the tournament. Defensively, they have been shaky, conceding eight goals in their last three fixtures. Offensively, they have struggled as well, failing to score in three of their previous four Copa America matches. A defeat on Thursday, combined with a USA victory, would eliminate Bolivia from the tournament.