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?

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.