sentences:  Godín was selected by coach Óscar Tabárez for the 2014 World Cup and captained the team in three of their four games due to Lugano's absence through injury.On 24 June, he headed the only goal against Italy in the final group fixture, sending the country through to the knockout stage.In May 2015, Godín was named as captain for Uruguay's defence of the Copa América during the 2015 continental tournament in Chile.