The Copa América, a storied tournament rich in history, is the oldest international continental football competition. The 2024 edition, hosted across various cities in the USA, has brought together a blend of CONMEBOL and CONCACAF teams, each showcasing their unique styles and footballing cultures. As we move into the 2024 Copa América Quarterfinals, the competition intensifies with teams just a few matches away from etching their names into the annals of football glory.
Qualified Teams
The teams that have made it to the quarterfinals are:
- Argentina
- Brazil
- Uruguay
- Colombia
- Ecuador
- Venezuela
- Canada
- Panama
Teams to Watch
Among the qualified teams, certain squads stand out for their potential to go all the way:
- Argentina, led by the legendary Lionel Messi, who may be participating in his final Copa América.
- Brazil, with a squad brimming with talent and the drive to reclaim the title.
- Uruguay, a resilient side with a mix of experienced stalwarts and dynamic young talents.
Quarterfinal Matches Schedule
Friday, July 5
- Argentina vs Ecuador
- Time: 06:30 IST
- Venue: NRG Stadium, Houston
Saturday, July 6
- Venezuela vs Canada
- Time: 06:30 IST
- Venue: AT&T Stadium, Arlington
Sunday, July 7
- Colombia vs Panama
- Time: 03:30 IST
- Venue: State Farm Stadium, Glendale
- Uruguay vs Brazil
- Time: 06:30 IST
- Venue: Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas
Upcoming Knockout Games
The winners of the quarterfinals will face off in the semifinals, with the ultimate goal of reaching the final and lifting the coveted trophy.
- Semifinals
- Date: Wednesday, July 10, 2024
- Teams: Winners of Quarterfinal 1 vs Winners of Quarterfinal 2
- Time: 05:30 IST
- Venue: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford
- Semifinals
- Date: Wednesday, July 10, 2024
- Teams: Winners of Quarterfinal 3 vs Winners of Quarterfinal 4
- Time: 08:30 IST
- Venue: Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara
- Third Place Match
- Date: Saturday, July 13, 2024
- Teams: Losers of Semifinal 1 vs Losers of Semifinal 2
- Time: 06:30 IST
- Venue: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami
- Final
- Date: Sunday, July 14, 2024
- Teams: Winners of Semifinal 1 vs Winners of Semifinal 2
- Time: 06:30 IST
- Venue: Rose Bowl, Pasadena
Match Draw Protocol
The draw for the quarterfinals was conducted with transparency and adherence to the tournament’s regulations, ensuring a fair and exciting lineup of matches. Teams were slotted based on their performance in the group stages, with group winners facing the runners-up from other groups.
Prize Money
The stakes are high, not just in terms of prestige but also financially. The champion of Copa América 2024 will take home a record $16 million, with a total of $72 million distributed among all participating teams. This significant increase in prize money reflects the tournament’s growing stature and the importance placed on victory.
Top Scorers
The race for the Golden Boot is heating up, with some of the world’s best forwards showcasing their goal-scoring prowess. Players like Lautaro Martínez from Argentina and Darwin Núñez from Uruguay are among the top scorers, each looking to add more goals to their tally as the tournament progresses.
Suspended Players
This key players will miss the quarterfinals due to suspension:
- Argentina
- Alejandro “Papu” Gómez: Suspended for the quarterfinal match against Ecuador.
- Brazil
- Vinicius Jr.: Suspended for the quarterfinal match against Uruguay due to two yellow cards in the group stage.
Head-to-Head Records
Here’s how the quarterfinalists fare against each other historically:
- Argentina vs Ecuador
- Total Matches: 39
- Argentina Wins: 24
- Draws: 11
- Ecuador Wins: 4
- Venezuela vs Canada
- Total Matches: 5
- Venezuela Wins: 3
- Draws: 1
- Canada Wins: 1
- Colombia vs Panama
- Total Matches: 8
- Colombia Wins: 6
- Draws: 1
- Panama Wins: 1
- Uruguay vs Brazil
- Total Matches: 79
- Brazil Wins: 40
- Draws: 17
- Uruguay Wins: 22
As the 2024 Copa América quarterfinals beckon, the anticipation builds for what promises to be a showcase of the beautiful game at its finest. With the stage set for epic confrontations, the world awaits to see which teams will rise to the occasion and move one step closer to continental supremacy.
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