Uruguay Claims Third Place in Copa America After Thrilling Penalty Shootout Against Canada

Uruguay secured third place in the Copa America by defeating Canada 4-3 in a penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw. Rodrigo Bentancur and Luis Suarez scored for Uruguay, while Ismael Kone and Jonathan David netted for Canada. Sergio Rochet's crucial saves led Uruguay to victory.

Uruguay emerged victorious in the Copa America third-place playoff, beating Canada 4-3 on penalties following a dramatic 2-2 draw on Saturday at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Rodrigo Bentancur opened the scoring for Uruguay in the eighth minute, but Canada equalized through Ismael Kone's acrobatic scissor kick. Jonathan David then put Canada ahead in the 80th minute, capitalizing on a rebound.

Uruguay forced a penalty shootout when Luis Suarez scored in the 92nd minute, his 69th international goal. Goalkeeper Sergio Rochet made critical saves, including one against Kone, ensuring Uruguay's win. Argentina will face Colombia on Sunday in Miami Gardens, Florida, to determine the continental champion.