Frank Christian
Two prominent South American teams, Colombia and Uruguay, will battle it out in the Copa America semifinals.
The high-flying Colombia will face the determined Uruguay on Wednesday, July 10 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. This encounter marks another chapter in the rivalry between these teams competing for a spot among the top South American teams like Brazil and Argentina, offering a chance to advance to the Copa America final with a victory.
Colombia enters the match with an impressive 27-match unbeaten streak since 2022. The team, led by Nestor Lorenzo, navigated through the tournament in the United States with victories over Paraguay and Costa Rica. They concluded the group stage with a thrilling goalless draw against Brazil and later dominated Panama with a 5-0 win to secure a spot in the semifinals.
In contrast, Uruguay faced tougher challenges in their recent matches following comfortable wins over Panama and Bolivia in the group stage. Their journey included a narrow 1-0 win against the USA and a penalty shootout victory against Brazil after a scoreless draw.
With Colombia’s speed in the frontline and Uruguay’s vulnerability to counterattacks, it will be intriguing to see how both teams tackle the strategies of their opponents.
Head-to-Head Record and History Between Uruguay and Colombia
Uruguay holds a superior head-to-head record against Colombia, with 20 wins compared to Colombia’s 14.
| Colombia wins | Draws | Uruguay wins |
| 14 | 11 | 20 |
Uruguay has historically dominated the rivalry, winning 45 out of 92 total matches. Recent encounters between the two teams have been more evenly matched, with both sides securing victories and draws since September 2012.
The most recent meeting during World Cup qualifying saw a dramatic 2-2 draw in Barranquilla, where Uruguay salvaged a point with a late penalty kick from Darwin Nunez.
Colombia’s last victory over Uruguay in regular time was during the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, where they triumphed 2-0 at the Maracana Stadium.
Previous Encounters at Major Tournaments
The upcoming match will be the 13th meeting between Colombia and Uruguay at the Copa America.
In their last Copa America encounter, Colombia emerged victorious on penalties after a goalless draw against Uruguay in Brasilia, Brazil.
At the 2014 World Cup, Colombia defeated Uruguay 2-0, with James Rodriguez showcasing a stellar performance, earning him a transfer to Real Madrid.
The first major tournament clash between the two nations dates back to January 28, 1945, when Uruguay secured a dominant 7-0 win in the Copa America held in Chile.
