Fueled by a fiery cultural passion, a stellar youth system, and a national identity intertwined with fútbol, Uruguay's small size and limited resources can't stop it from working its soccer magic.
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Here's a rundown of everything you need to know ahead of the USMNT's match against Uruguay on Monday.