CONMEBOL Copa América 2024: How is Qualification for the Quarter-Finals Shaping Up?
CONMEBOL Copa América 2024: How is Qualification for the Quarter-Finals Shaping Up?
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| Jefferson Lerma of Colombia celebrates after scoring the team's second goal during the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 Group D match between Colombia and Paraguay at NRG Stadium on June 24, 2024 in Houston, Texas(Image- Getty) |
The CONMEBOL Copa América 2024™ has reached an exhilarating point as the group stage progresses, with some teams already securing their places in the next phase. Notably, Argentina from Group A and Venezuela from Group B have qualified for the quarter-finals. Meanwhile, Jamaica has been eliminated from Group B.
Group A:
Argentina has emerged victorious in both of its matches, accumulating 6 points and securing a spot in the quarter-finals. Canada follows in second place with 3 points, while Peru and Chile each have 1 point.
- Upcoming Matches:
- Argentina vs. Peru
- Canada vs. Chile
Qualification Scenarios:
1. If Canada defeats Chile:
Canada qualifies with 6 points, making the result of Argentina vs. Peru irrelevant.
2. If Canada and Chile draw, and Peru does not defeat Argentina:
Canada qualifies with 4 points.
3. If Chile defeats Canada and Peru does not defeat Argentina:
Chile qualifies with 4 points.
4. If Chile defeats Canada and Peru defeats Argentina:
Peru and Chile will be tied with 4 points, and the qualifier will be determined by tiebreaker criteria.
5. If Canada and Chile draw, and Peru defeats Argentina:
Peru qualifies with 4 points.
Group B:
Venezuela, having won both of its matches, leads with 6 points and is assured a spot in the quarter-finals. Jamaica, with no points, is eliminated. Ecuador and Mexico, both with 3 points, will face each other in the final matchday.
Qualification Scenarios:
- If there is a winner between Ecuador and Mexico:
The winner qualifies for the quarter-finals.
- If Ecuador and Mexico draw:
Ecuador qualifies due to a better goal difference (+1 compared to 0).
Group C:
Uruguay (+2), the United States (+1), and Panama (-1) each have 3 points, while Bolivia has yet to secure any points.
- Upcoming Matches:
- Uruguay vs. Bolivia
- United States vs. Uruguay
- Bolivia vs. Panama
Regardless of the result between Uruguay and Bolivia, no team will qualify before the last matchday.
Group D:
Colombia leads the group with 3 points, followed by Brazil and Costa Rica, each with 1 point, and Paraguay with no points.
- Upcoming Matches (June 28):
- Colombia vs. Costa Rica
- Brazil vs. Paraguay
Qualification Scenarios:
- If Colombia defeats Costa Rica:
Colombia qualifies for the quarter-finals with 6 points.
- In any other scenario:
The qualifiers will be determined on the third matchday.
