Uruguay’s national team faces Colombia in the 2024 Copa America.
Channels broadcasting the Uruguay vs. Colombia match
The Uruguay vs. Colombia match in the Copa America will be broadcast on Fox Sports, the exclusive broadcaster for all European and Latin American matches in Africa and the Middle East
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Date of the Uruguay vs. Colombia match
Colombia will face Uruguay on Thursday, July 10, 2024, at 3 AM Egyptian time
Time of the Uruguay vs. Colombia match
The match will take place at 1 AM Tunisian, Moroccan, and Algerian time, and at 3 AM Saudi, Egyptian, Yemeni, Bahraini, Qatari, Iraqi, Syrian, and Palestinian time
Uruguay has a long and successful history in the Copa America tournament, making them one of the most decorated teams in the competition. Here are some notable milestones in Uruguay’s Copa America history
Beginnings and First Title: Uruguay won the inaugural Copa America (then known as the South American Championship) in 1916
Early Dominance: During the first two decades of the tournament, Uruguay dominated, winning six titles between 1916 and 1926
The Golden Era: From 1935 to 1959, Uruguay won an additional five titles, solidifying their status as a traditional powerhouse in the tournament
Continued Success: Uruguay continued to achieve success in the following decades, winning titles in 1967, 1983, 1987, and 1995
Last Title: Uruguay secured their fifteenth and most recent Copa America title in 2011, defeating Paraguay in the final
Record Achievement: Uruguay shares the record for the most Copa America titles with Argentina, with each team having won 15 titles
Uruguay’s history in the Copa America represents a journey of repeated successes and fierce competition, cementing their reputation as one of the most respected teams in the tournament