Colombia vs Uruguay Copa America 2024 Semifinals: Synopsis, Squad, Star Players, and Complete Lineups

On Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 1:00 AM UK time (5:30 AM IST), the much-awaited Copa America second semi-final will take place at the Bank of America Stadium.

Preview of the Match

Uruguay will face formidable competition from Colombia as they want to win their first Copa America championship since 2011 and shatter all previous records. The Uruguayans have demonstrated their tenacity at the back by giving up just one goal throughout the competition, demonstrating their strong defensive play.

Colombia, a team renowned for their offensive ability, has scored the most goals in the competition with 11. Leading the charge in the attacking department have been Jhon Cordoba, Daniel Munoz, and Luis Diaz. Colombia scored six goals in the group stage and five more in the quarterfinals.

Recent and Head-to-Head Meetings

In the past, Uruguay and Colombia have been evenly matched; in their previous nine meetings since 2012, they have each won three times. Their most recent matches were a scoreless draw in the 2020 World Cup qualifying round and a thrilling Copa America quarterfinal match in 2021 that Colombia won on penalties following a scoreless draw.

Players To Watch

Uruguay: José Giménez, who might make his 20th Copa America appearance, is vital on defense.

Colombia's midfield is led by James Rodríguez, who has five assists and scored once in the tournament. Uruguay (for all competitions): D-W-W-W-W. Colombia (in all competitions) W-D-W-W-W

Full squads

Uruguay

Franco Israel, Santiago Mele, Sergio Rochet, Guillermo Varela, José Giménez, Lucas Olaza, Mathías Olivera, Matías Viña, Nicolás Marichal, Ronald Araujo, Sebastián Cáceres, Brian Rodríguez, Emiliano Martínez, Facundo Pellistri, Federico Valverde, Giorgian de Arrascaeta, Manuel Ugarte, Maximiliano Araújo, Nahitan Nández, Nicolás de la Cruz, Rodrigo Bentancur, Agust.

Colombia

Álvaro Montero, Camilo Vargas, David Ospina, Carlos Cuesta, Daniel Muñoz, Davinson Sánchez, Deiver Machado, Jhon Lucumí, Johan Mojica, Santiago Arias, Yerry Mina, James Rodríguez, Jefferson Lerma, Jhon Arias, Jorge Carrascal, Juan Fernando Quintero, Kevin Castaño, Mateus Uribe, Richard Ríos, Yáser Asprilla, Jhon Córdoba, Jhon Durán.