Wed Nov 20 04:14:45 UTC 2024: ## Uruguay Edges Colombia in Thrilling World Cup Qualifier
**Montevideo, Uruguay** – Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde played the full 90 minutes as Uruguay secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Colombia in a World Cup 2026 qualifying match at the Estadio Centenario. The match was a rollercoaster of emotions, featuring a late comeback and a thrilling finish.
Colombia took the lead in the first half through a Juan Fernando Quintero goal. However, Uruguay leveled the score after the break when a Yairo Moreno Sánchez own goal cancelled out Quintero’s effort. Facundo Aguirre then put Uruguay ahead with an hour played.
But Colombia refused to give up, equalizing in the 96th minute thanks to Andrés Gómez. Just five minutes later, however, Manuel Ugarte snatched the winner for Uruguay, securing a crucial three points in the qualifying campaign. Valverde, a key player for both club and country, was instrumental in Uruguay’s hard-fought victory.
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