The Copa América 2024 group stage has come to a close, with Colombia, Venezuela, and Argentina securing their spots in the quarter-finals. Colombia drew 1-1 with Brazil, Venezuela defeated Jamaica 3-0, and Argentina beat Peru 2-0.
Colombia’s draw with Brazil extended their unbeaten record to 26 matches, with 20 wins and 6 draws. They will face Panama in the quarter-finals, who made history by advancing to the knockout stages for the first time. Brazil will face Uruguay, who have a 100% record in the competition so far. Colombia’s performance in the group stage was impressive, with wins over Bolivia and Costa Rica, and a draw against Brazil. They will be looking to continue their unbeaten record in the quarter-finals.
Venezuela’s convincing win over Jamaica saw them finish top of Group B with a perfect record. Salomón Rondón and Eduard Bello led the charge, with Venezuela dominating possession and scoring opportunities. They will face Canada in the quarterfinals, who advanced to the knockout stages despite a goalless draw with Chile. Venezuela’s performance in the group stage was impressive, with wins over Jamaica, Bolivia, and Chile. They will be looking to continue their perfect record in the quarter-finals.
Argentina’s comfortable win over Peru maintained their 100% record in the tournament. Lautaro Martínez scored twice, condemning Peru to their first group-stage exit in 29 years. Argentina will face Ecuador in the quarter-finals, who secured a quarter-final spot with a goalless draw against Mexico. Argentina’s performance in the group stage was impressive, with wins over Colombia, Uruguay, and Peru. They will be looking to continue their 100% record in the quarter-finals.
Costa Rica defeated Paraguay 2-1 but failed to advance to the quarter-finals, while Bolivia exited the tournament without a point or a win. The United States was eliminated after losing 1-0 to Uruguay, despite a intense performance. Panama made history by advancing to the quarter-finals for the first time, defeating Bolivia 3-1.
The quarter-final matchups are set, with Colombia facing Panama, Venezuela facing Canada, Argentina facing Ecuador, and Uruguay facing Brazil. The matches promise to be exciting, with some of the tournament’s top teams facing off. Colombia will be looking to continue their unbeaten record, while Venezuela will be looking to keep their perfect record intact. Argentina will be looking to maintain their 100% record in the tournament, while Uruguay will be looking to keep their 100% record in the competition so far.
Statistics from the group stage include Colombia’s unbeaten record standing at 26 matches, Venezuela making history by winning all three group stage games for the first time in their Copa América history, and Argentina winning eight consecutive matches. Canada becomes the first debutant to reach the knockout stages in over 20 years. Uruguay has won all three group stage matches, conceding no goals.
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