Cavani was one of the three over-age players selected by Uruguay for the 2012 Summer Olympics.

At the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup, Cavani equalised in the semi-final against the hosts and eventual champions Brazil, who eventually won 2–1.
In the match for third place, he equalised twice against Italy, his second goal coming from a free kick, taking the game to penalties.
Although Cavani scored his spot kick, Uruguay lost; he was named man of the match for his performance.

On 13 November 2013, Cavani scored the last goal in Uruguay's 5–0 away win over Jordan in a play-off for the 2014 World Cup.
In their first group game of the finals, against Costa Rica in Fortaleza, Cavani opened the scoring with a penalty after Diego Lugano had been pulled down.
Uruguay, however, eventually lost 3–1.
Uruguay were eliminated by Colombia, following a 2–0 defeat in the round of 16 on 28 June 2014.
Cavani was one of the three over-age players selected by Uruguay for the 2012 Summer Olympics.
At the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup, Cavani equalised in the semi-final against the hosts and eventual champions Brazil, who eventually won 2–1. In the match for third place, he equalised twice against Italy, his second goal coming from a free kick, taking the game to penalties. Although Cavani scored his spot kick, Uruguay lost; he was named man of the match for his performance.
On 13 November 2013, Cavani scored the last goal in Uruguay's 5–0 away win over Jordan in a play-off for the 2014 World Cup. In their first group game of the finals, against Costa Rica in Fortaleza, Cavani opened the scoring with a penalty after Diego Lugano had been pulled down. Uruguay, however, eventually lost 3–1. Uruguay were eliminated by Colombia, following a 2–0 defeat in the round of 16 on 28 June 2014.
Edinson Cavani