Who is Kevin Ortega, the referee for USMNT – Uruguay at today’s Copa América?

Peruvian Kevin Ortega will be referee the crunch Copa América of the United States men’s national team clash with Uruguayas both sides secure their way to the quarter-finals.

Uruguay on the brink of quarters, USMNT has work to do

While Group C leaders Uruguay need just one point to ensure they go through in first place – and are likely to progress even if they lose – the USMNT are less well placedAfter losing to Panama in their second match of the round-robin stage, the hosts are now in second place in the group’s quarter-finals, but are only ahead of the Panamanians on goal difference.

Anything less than a win may not be enough to advance the US to the final eight Even if Gregg Berhalter’s men beat the Uruguayans, their fate is not in their hands. They have to hope that Panama doesn’t beat Bolivia by a margin big enough to offset a -2 goal deficit.

Standings in Group C before Matchday 3:

Who is Kevin Ortega?

A referee who made his debut in the highest national competition in 2015 at the age of 23, Ortega has become a well-known presence in the Copa LibertadoresSouth America’s elite club competition and the continent’s second tournament, the Copa Sudamericana.

In 2022, Ortega caused controversy in a Copa Libertadores match between Argentina’s Boca Juniors and Bolivia’s Always Ready. After awarding Boca a soft winning penalty, Always Ready cried foul when it emerged their opponents had donated Ortega club shirts before the match. However, Boca insisted this was a routine gesture. “In every match we show the courtesy and kindness by giving the match officials a gift,” director Jorge Bermúdez told Argentine media outlet TyC Sports.

In international football, Ortega was one of the referees at the men’s soccer tournament at the 2021 Tokyo OlympicsHis assignments included Spain’s 1-0 semi-final win over hosts Japan. The following year, he served as fourth official for several matches at the 2022 World Cup, including the USMNT’s 1-0 group stage win over Iran.

Today’s match is Ortega’s first as a referee at a Copa AméricaHe was the fourth official for the U.S. national team’s 2-1 loss to Panama on Thursday and Venezuela’s 2-1 Group B victory over Ecuador on June 22.

USMNT vs Uruguay: Kick-off time, how to watch

The matchday 3 match of Group C between the US national team and Uruguay takes place today, Monday, July 1, 2024, with kickoff at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City scheduled for 9:00 PM ET/6:00 PM PT. Viewers in the US can watch the match on Fox Sports 1, TUDN USA, Univision and ViX. You also have the option to stream the action on fuboTV, which offers users a free trial.

Enjoy the USMNT vs Uruguay match on fubo.

USMNT vs Uruguay: live with AS USA

You can follow live text commentary of the USMNT vs Uruguay, right here at AS USA. Will Gittins will prepare for the game in Missouri approximately 90 minutes before kickoff and then provide minute-by-minute coverage of the action.

Who are Kevin Ortega’s assistant referees? Who is the VAR?

Ortega’s assistant referees will be compatriots Michael Orue and Stephen Atocheand the fourth official is Augusto Menéndez, also Peruvian. The fifth official is José Antelo from Bolivia.

The video assistant referee (VAR) will be Ecuador’s Carlos Orbeand the assistant VAR will be Orbe’s compatriot Bryan Loayza.