Uruguay Beats Canada 4–3 in Shootout for 3rd Place in Copa America

Uruguay Beats Canada 4–3 in Shootout for 3rd Place in Copa America
Canada's goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair catches the ball challenged by Uruguay's Cristian Olivera during the Copa America third place soccer match in Charlotte, N.C., on July 13, 2024. AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. —Luis Suárez still has a knack for big plays.

The 37-year-old Suárez, Uruguay’s career scoring leader, tied the score two minutes into second-half stoppage time, and Uruguay beat Canada 4-3 on penalty kicks after a 2–2 draw on Saturday night to finish third in the Copa America.