Uruguay and Colombia will meet in the 2024 Copa America semifinal on Wednesday at the Bank of America Stadium, as both teams look to make it to the final of the competition for the second time in the 21st century. Both teams have enjoyed an unbeaten record in the competition thus far and emerged as strong favorites after the group stage.
La Celeste scored nine goals in the group stage but failed to score in their quarterfinal against Brazil, which ended in a goalless draw in regulation time. They held their nerve and won that match 4-2 in the penalty shootout. They have booked their place in the semifinal for the first time since winning the competition in 2011.
Los Cafeteros, the 2001 champions, have made it to the semifinals of the Copa America for the third time in their last four appearances. They defeated Panama 5-0 in the quarterfinals, with James Rodriguez opening his goalscoring account in the competition and picking up two assists, to take his tally to five.
The two teams met in the quarterfinal of the 2021 edition, which ended goalless in regulation time. The 2001 champions won the match 4-2 on the penalties.
Uruguay vs Colombia Head-to-Head stats
The two teams have met 45 times in all competitions since 1945. The 2011 champions have been the better side in these meetings with 20 wins. Colombia are not far behind with 14 wins and 11 games have ended in draws.
Four of the last six meetings between them have produced over 2.5 goals. The last two meetings between them have ended in draws, including a 2-2 draw in their previous outing in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in October. They have met just twice in the Copa America in the 21st century, with one win each.
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Uruguay vs Colombia: Numbers you need to know before their 2024 Copa America encounter
La Celeste have won five of their last six games in all competitions while keeping as many clean sheets. They have won six of their last seven games in the Copa America, scoring 12 goals while conceding just twice.
Los Cafeteros are on an incredible 27-game unbeaten streak, recording 21 wins. They have now equalled their longest unbeaten streak in history. Keeping two clean sheets, they are unbeaten in their last three meetings against Uruguay.
Both teams have been in good touch in the competition and this match should be a closely contested affair.