Luis Suárez leads Uruguay to victory in thrilling 2024 Copa America match against Canada

Sports | July 13, 2024, 9:24 p.m.

Canada faced Uruguay in the third-place match of the 2024 Copa América tournament, dominating for most of the game. But Uruguay managed to equalize with a last-minute goal from Luis Suárez, leading to a penalty shootout where Uruguay emerged victorious. Despite the defeat, Canada's coach Jesse Marsch praised his team's performance and expressed optimism for the upcoming World Cup. The match was filled with excitement, as both teams held the lead at different points. Jonathan David's late goal seemed to secure the win for Canada but Suárez's goal forced the game into penalties. Ultimately, Uruguay claimed third place after converting their penalty kicks. The defeat stung for Canada, who outplayed Uruguay throughout the match but saw victory slip away in the final moments.