As Copa America comes to a close, two remaining matches will define the teams that will occupy positions 1-4 in this the oldest International soccer tournament in the world.
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On the other hand, the Canadians who lost against Argentina (2-0), could make history for their national team by taking third place in their first participation.
The matches for third place are usually played without pressure for the players of both teams, so they are more open and allow more creative freedom for the players.
Uruguay was informed that Guillermo Varela was sent off for a fight on the field, after the semifinal against Colombia, with an official of the Colombian national team. He will miss the final for third and fourth place, as will Nicolás De La Cruz, suspended for accumulation of cards, and Ronald Araújo, injured.
All the other players, including those involved in the brawl in the stands, are currently available, although it is unclear whether coach Marcelo Bielsa will decide to start them.
Nahitan Nández, who missed the semifinal with Colombia due to a red card against Brazil in the quarterfinals, will return.
Uruguay will play a Copa America third-place match for the fourth time. This format was introduced in 1975.
In 2001, they lost in a penalty shootout against Honduras (4-5), in 2004 they beat Colombia 2-1 and in 2007 they lost 1-3 to Mexico.
