US eliminated from Copa America with 1-0 loss to Uruguay, increasing pressure to fire Berhalter

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Gregg Berhalter gave a single-word answer after the United States was eliminated from the Copa America with a loss to Uruguay when asked whether he was the right man to lead the Americans into the 2026 World Cup. “Yes,” Berhalter said. ...

Panama beats Bolivia 3-1 to reach knockout rounds and help eliminate the U.S. from Copa America

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Panama advanced to the Copa America quarterfinals for the first time, beating Bolivia 3-1 on Monday night to finish second in Group C. Panama will play the Group D winner in the quarterfinals, most likely Brazil or Colombia. José Fajardo scored...

The United States is eliminated from Copa America in the first round with a 1-0 loss to Uruguay

CONMEBOL assures Hard Rock Stadium's surface will be in 'excellent condition' for Copa America final

MIAMI (AP) — South American soccer's governing body maintained that the Hard Rock Stadium's playing surface will be in great shape for the Copa America final on July 14 amid complaints during the group stage about grass at other fields used for the tournament. The grass surface at...

Mexico eliminated from Copa America as Ecuador earns spot in quarterfinals after 0-0 draw

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Mexico was eliminated from the Copa America after a 0-0 draw against Ecuador, which advanced to the quarterfinals Sunday night after avoiding a penalty in stoppage time thanks to a VAR review. Mexico was initially awarded a penalty kick by Guatemalan referee...

Eduard Bello leads 2nd-half charge in Venezuela's 3-0 victory over Jamaica in Copa America

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Eduard Bello opened the scoring in the 49th minute and Venezuela completed Group B play with a perfect record, beating Jamaica 3-0 on Sunday night in Copa America. Venezuela (3-0-0) played without coach Fernando Batista after he was handed a one-match...

Uruguay's coach, Marcelo Bielsa, is suspended for Copa America game against the United States

NEW YORK (AP) — Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa has been suspended by South American soccer’s governing body for coming out late for the second half of the first two Copa America matches and will miss his team's game against the United States on Monday. The Confederation of South...

US prepared to face South American power Uruguay with its Copa America future hanging in the balance

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The future of the U.S. in the Copa America tournament will be decided after 90 minutes against Uruguay on Monday night. So, too, could the future of Gregg Berhalter leading the American team. After an embarrassing loss to Panama, which began...

Lautaro Martínez scores twice and Argentina playing without Messi beats Peru 2-0 to end group play

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Lautaro Martínez scored twice and Argentina, playing without the injured Lionel Messi, wrapped up Copa America group play with a 2-0 win over Peru on Saturday night. A nicely placed through ball from Ángel Di María led to Martínez's first goal in the...

Canada advances to Copa America quarterfinals in first appearance after scoreless draw with Chile

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Maxime Crépeau finished with three saves to lead Canada to a scoreless draw with Chile at Inter&Co Stadium on Saturday night, sending the Canadians to the quarterfinal round of Copa America in their first appearance. Chile was forced to play a man down...