Photo: Copa America officials in the spotlight after VAR disaster in USA v Uruguay game

The US men’s national team have been knocked out of the Copa America overnight by Uruguay, however, the game was mired in controversy thanks to what appeared to be a huge error from the match officials.

Uruguay’s winning goal game 17 minutes from time, but as TV pictures would show, two of their players were offside.

Despite a VAR check which clearly showed the offside players, the match referee allowed the goal to stand.

Pictures from Fox Soccer and World Soccer Talk