US Suffers Shocking Copa America Elimination Against Uruguay

The U.S. was knocked out of Copa America by Uruguay with a 1-0 loss due to Mathías Olivera's controversial game-winning goal. This loss puts pressure on U.S. Soccer Federation to reconsider Gregg Berhalter's position as coach ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

The United States faced a heart-wrenching 1-0 elimination from Copa America after Uruguay's Mathías Olivera netted a contentious second-half goal. This disappointing result is likely to escalate calls for the U.S. Soccer Federation to reconsider the future of coach Gregg Berhalter as the team prepares for the 2026 World Cup.

In the 66th minute, Uruguay's Nicolas De La Cruz sent a free kick into the U.S. box, where Matt Turner deflected a header by Ronald Araújo. However, Olivera pounced on the rebound to score. Although he appeared offside initially, the goal was upheld following a video review. The defeat continues a troubling trend for the U.S. squad, which has struggled to advance since their 2022 World Cup exit.

Capable players including Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, and Tyler Adams were unable to deliver the needed results. The team's captain, Pulisic, lamented, "We had a good start and brought a lot of energy but at the end of the day, just not enough quality." Fans echoed this frustration, with chants calling for Berhalter's firing resonating in the crowd as the match progressed.

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