USA soccer's Copa America scenarios: What USMNT must do vs. Uruguay to advance from group, tiebreakers – CBS Sports

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Group C has become quite tough for the United States men’s national team, and after losing 2-1 to Panama in their second game at the Copa America, Monday’s huge clash with Uruguay (9 p.m. ET on Fubo, Try for free) comes with massive stakes. Despite Tim Weah’s red card, they still sit second in the group due to goal difference but after Uruguay defeated Bolivia, as expected, it sets up an interesting scenario for Monday. The United States will face Uruguay after the South Americans already qualified for the knockout rounds while Panama will face Bolivia. But what will need to happen for the Red White and Blue to advance to the knockout stages?
1
Uruguay
2
2
0
0
8
1
+7
6
2
United States
2
1
0
1
3
2
+1
3
3
Panama
2
1
0
1
3
4
-1
3
4
Bolivia
2
0
0
2
0
7
-7
0
With how things are set for the final day of play, the United States will realistically need to defeat Uruguay while scoring multiple goals. If they do that, there’s an outside chance of finishing first in the group but as Bolivia have conceded two or more goals in their matches played so far, it’s safe to expect Panama to score two goals which the USMNT would need to at least match.
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If two teams are level on points following the group stage, it’s always important to take a look at the tiebreakers as there can be slight differences in each tournament for when certain rules are applied for advancement. Below is how Copa America applies tiebreakers:
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