The Referee Assignment for the Copa America 2024 Semifinal between Uruguay and Colombia: A Closer Look at Cesar Ramos

Known as a highly anticipated matchup, two top South American nations are set to clash in the Copa America 2024 semifinals on Wednesday.

The duel will take place on July 10 as Colombia goes head-to-head against Uruguay at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Colombia has demonstrated exceptional form since June, notably with an impressive 5-1 victory over the U.S. in a pre-tournament friendly match. Leading the Copa America goal-scoring standings with 11 goals, Colombia has seen contributions from various players, including Jhon Cordoba, Daniel Munoz, and Liverpool’s Luis Diaz, each with two goals.

Uruguay, on the other hand, started strongly in attack but has recently struggled, managing just one goal in their last two games. Despite this, coach Marcelo Bielsa’s aggressive attacking tactics typically create scoring opportunities, hinting at an intense battle between the two nations.

Given the nature of the anticipated match, the presence of a competent referee is crucial to maintain the game’s flow. Therefore, both teams will be officiated by one of CONCACAF’s top officials.

Introducing the Referee for the Uruguay vs. Colombia Clash

Leading an international team of match officials is the experienced referee Cesar Ramos, supported by assistant referees Alberto Morin and Marco Bisguerra from Mexico. The fourth official for the match will be Mario Escobar from Guatemala, with Ecuadorian Carlos Orbe serving as the Video Assistant Referee (VAR).

Ramos has been officiating matches in Mexico’s Liga MX since 2011 and has held the status of a full FIFA international official since 2014. With a rich officiating background, he has previously refereed games involving Colombia and Uruguay, with notable players like Jefferson Lerma, James Rodriguez, Luis Suarez, and Nahitan Nandez participating in these matches.

Cesar Ramos’ Notable Matches Officiating Colombia and Uruguay

Ramos, primarily active in Mexico and CONCACAF events, has only officiated Colombia and Uruguay once each. At the 2018 World Cup, he oversaw Uruguay’s 2-1 victory over Portugal in the Round of 16 and Colombia’s 3-0 win against Poland in the group stage.

Additionally, Ramos officiated a couple of matches for Uruguay during the 2017 FIFA Under-20 World Cup, where players like Federico Valverde and Nico de la Cruz were in action.

Review of Cesar Ramos’ Performance at Copa America 2024

Prior to the Uruguay vs. Colombia matchup, Ramos has already officiated two games during the Copa America group stages. One of these matches featured Argentina’s 2-0 victory over Peru, witnessing six yellow cards, with five issued to Peru. His first game involved Brazil in a goalless draw against Costa Rica, where only three yellow cards were shown.

Match Schedule for Uruguay vs. Colombia

The Uruguay vs. Colombia encounter will kick off on Wednesday, July 10 at 8:00 p.m. local time at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Here are the corresponding kick-off times for major regions around the world:

Streaming and TV Channel Information for Uruguay vs. Colombia Match