Uruguay star forward Maximiliano Araújo’s game against the United States men’s national team was abruptly cut short after a nasty collision in the box.
The 24-year-old Araújo, who has two goals and an assist already in the Copa America, collided with USMNT defender Timothy Ream and Uruguay teammate Ronald Araújo going for a header on a free kick around the near post around the 23rd minute of a scoreless pool play game on Monday night in Kanas City.
![Uruguay’s Maximiliano Araújo stretchered off field against USMNT Uruguay’s Maximiliano Araújo stretchered off field against USMNT](https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/uruguays-maximiliano-araujo-carried-off-84819114.jpg?w=1024)
All three men hit the pitch hard as Maximiliano Araujo could be seen grabbing near his throat.
Maximiliano Araújo was eventually stretchered off the field with his neck in a brace as both teams looked on.
He received claps of support from his teammates and fans.
![Joe Scally, left, of the United States, and Uruguay's Maximiliano Araujo battle for the ball during a Copa America Group C soccer match, Monday, July 1, 2024,](https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/joe-scally-left-united-states-84819147.jpg?w=1024)
The first half ended scoreless.
This is a developing story.
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