In a captivating clash at Arena Fonte Nova, Brazil and Uruguay drew 1-1 in the South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. Federico Valverde put Uruguay ahead before Gerson's stunning volley equalized for Brazil. The hosts dominated the match but couldn't secure victory, leaving them fifth in the CONMEBOL standings. Manager Dorival Junior remains optimistic about his team's development.
Uruguay will face Panama in the 2024 Copa America at Miami’s Gardens Hard Rock Stadium, a significant match in Group C that also includes the United States and Bolivia. Uruguay aims to lead the group with a strong team led by Marcelo Bielsa, while Panama, having appeared first in 2016, looks to make a mark under Thomas Christiansen. Here are the probable lineups and key insights for the match.