Kansas –
The United States was tipped to go far in the 2024 Copa America because they had a golden generation squad and were the hosts. However, their journey ended tragically.
The United States’ progress in the 2024 Copa America only reached the group stage. This happened after The Yanks lost 0-1 to Uruguay in the last match of Group C at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Tuesday (2/7). La Celeste’s only goal was scored by Mathias Olivera.
The defeat leaves the United States in third place with three points. They are behind Panama, who have six points in second place, and Uruguay, who won the group with nine points. Uruguay and Panama qualify for the quarterfinals.
The United States’ failure to advance to the knockout stages came as a surprise, as the Yanks were tipped to go far in the 2024 Copa America.
Because, the United States acts as the host. In addition, they have a lot of player material that plays in the European League. The current United States squad is even considered to be in the golden generation.
The United States is strengthened by names such as Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, Timothy Weah, and Folarin Balogun who have appeared regularly in the Europa League. With these players, the United States was only able to get points from a win over Bolivia in the 2024 Copa America.
United States coach Gregg Berhalter was the most in the spotlight for the elimination of the Uncle Sam squad in the United States Copa. He was considered unable to combine players who have good enough quality.
United States legend Clint Dempsey even called Berhalter a throwaway of his country’s golden generation. He is now also worried that the United States will again have little say in the 2026 World Cup when they also host it.
“This is our golden generation and it seems like we’re wasting it. 2026 is coming up, you’re never going to get this chance again. 1994 we had it, we’re going to have it here, but then you don’t know what happened there,” Berhalter was quoted as saying by the Daily Mail.
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2024-07-02 11:45:15
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