Venezuela advances to Copa America quarterfinals with a 1-0 win over Mexico on Rondón goal
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Venezuela advances to Copa America quarterfinals with a 1-0 win over Mexico on Rondón goal

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Arriving at Copa America seeking redemption after disappointing performances in the World Cup and in the CONCACAF Nations League, Mexico is on the verge of an early exit. Salomón Rondón scored on a penalty kick in the 57th minute, and Venezuela advanced to the Copa America quarterfinals with 1-0 victory over Mexico on Wednesday night..Venezuela, which opened with a 2-1 win over Ecuador, is assured finishing among the top two in Group B. Venezuela faces already eliminated Jamaica on Sunday at Austin, Texas. “The next game will put us in the next round, we are hurt now, but playing like this, it’s going to be hard for us to lose another game.” In the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Mexico was eliminated in the first round for the first time since 1978. Mexico was awarded a penalty kick for a handball by Miguel Navarro on Jorge Sánchez’s shot but Rafael Romo leapt to his right to push Orbelín Pineda’s penalty kick wide in the 87th minute.

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FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Ugarte strikes late to hand Uruguay thrilling 3-2 win over Colombia
1 month, 1 week ago

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Ugarte strikes late to hand Uruguay thrilling 3-2 win over Colombia

The Hindu  

Manuel Ugarte scored a last-gasp winner to give Uruguay a dramatic 3-2 home victory over Colombia at the Centenario Stadium in the South American World Cup qualifiers on Friday. The Manchester United midfielder grabbed the winner from close range 11 minutes into stoppage time to settle a thrilling contest and end Uruguay’s four-game winless streak in their campaign to qualify …

Pepi goal lifts USA over Jamaica 1-0 in CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal first leg
1 month, 1 week ago

Pepi goal lifts USA over Jamaica 1-0 in CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal first leg

The Hindu  

Ricardo Pepi scored from Christian Pulisic’s pass in the fifth minute, Matt Turner saved a penalty kick and the United States beat Jamaica 1-0 on Thursday night at Kingston in a CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal first leg, the Americans’ first competitive match under coach Mauricio Pochettino. Jamaica finished a man short after Mason Holgate was given his second yellow card …

Argentina stunned in FIFA World Cup qualifiers; Brazil held to draw
1 month, 1 week ago

Argentina stunned in FIFA World Cup qualifiers; Brazil held to draw

Deccan Chronicle  

Asuncion: Argentina's Lionel Messi and Brazil's Vinicius Júnior had frustrating nights in South American World Cup qualifying. The 11th round of South American World Cup qualifying will continue on Friday with second-place Colombia visiting Uruguay and the bottom two teams in the standings, Peru and Chile, facing off in Lima. It was Alderete who scored Paraguay's winner with a header …

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Venezuela holds Brazil to draw as Vinicius Jr fails to convert penalty
1 month, 1 week ago

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Venezuela holds Brazil to draw as Vinicius Jr fails to convert penalty

The Hindu  

Brazil was held to a 1-1 draw at Venezuela, with Vinicius Junior missing a penalty in their CONMEBOL World Cup qualifier on Thursday. The result leaves the five-time World Cup winner in third place on 17 points -- the top six South American teams qualify automatically for the 2026 World Cup. Vinicius Junior, fresh from a hat-trick for Real Madrid …

Argentina and Brazil suffer jolts in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers
3 months, 1 week ago

Argentina and Brazil suffer jolts in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers

The Hindu  

World champion Argentina suffered its second defeat in CONMEBOL qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup with a James Rodriguez penalty condemning it to a 1-2 loss to Colombia on Tuesday while a lacklustre Brazil went down to Paraguay 0-1 in Asuncion. With Rodriguez prompting in midfield and Luis Diaz a threat with his pace down the flanks, Colombia was well …

Argentina's late goal disallowed as Morroco win chaotic clash 2-1, Spain win Olympic men's football opener
5 months ago

Argentina's late goal disallowed as Morroco win chaotic clash 2-1, Spain win Olympic men's football opener

Hindustan Times  

A fan invasion in the opening match of the Olympic football tournament between Argentina and Morocco on Wednesday caused chaos, with Argentina eventually beaten 2-1 following a VAR review after play was suspended with the score tied at 2-2. Argentina's Cristian Medina scored deep in injury time to salvage what looked like a 2-2 draw, but the decision ruling out …

Copa America Final: Argentina wins record 16th Copa America title, beats Colombia 1-0 after Lautaro Martinez’s extra-time goal
5 months, 1 week ago

Copa America Final: Argentina wins record 16th Copa America title, beats Colombia 1-0 after Lautaro Martinez’s extra-time goal

The Hindu  

Argentina won its second straight Copa America championship, overcoming Lionel Messi’s second-half leg injury to beat Colombia 1-0 Sunday night on Lautaro Martínez’s 112th-minute goal. Martínez later ran to that bench to hug his captain after the goal that propelled Argentina to its record 16th Copa title. Late start In a match that started 1 hour, 22 minutes late because …

Argentina wins record 16th Copa America title, beats Colombia 1-0 after Messi gets hurt
5 months, 1 week ago

Argentina wins record 16th Copa America title, beats Colombia 1-0 after Messi gets hurt

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Lionel Messi pumped his arms. Still, Argentina won its second straight Copa America championship, beating Colombia 1-0 Sunday night on Lautaro Martínez’s 112th-minute goal. “It could not be better.” In a match that started 1 hour, 22 minutes late because of crowd trouble at Hard Rock Stadium, Argentina won its third straight major title following the …

Lautaro Martinez's late strike fires Argentina to record 16th Copa America title, beat Colombia 1-0 in extra-time
5 months, 1 week ago

Lautaro Martinez's late strike fires Argentina to record 16th Copa America title, beat Colombia 1-0 in extra-time

Hindustan Times  

Lautaro Martinez scored in the 111th minute as Argentina beat Colombia 1-0 to win the 2024 Copa America at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, USA. This is also Argentina's second consecutive Copa America title, in addition to the 2022 World Cup title they won between the two. This is Argentina's second consecutive Copa America title, in addition to the …

Lionel Messi exits Copa America final with apparent leg injury, ankle swollen
5 months, 1 week ago

Lionel Messi exits Copa America final with apparent leg injury, ankle swollen

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Lionel Messi’s night ended early during the Copa America final when he emotionally exited the field in the 64th minute with an apparent leg injury on Sunday night, and cameras showed him later on the bench with a badly swollen right ankle. The 37-year-old appeared to suffer a noncontact injury while running on the pitch as …

Lautaro Martinez scores extra-time winner as Argentina clinch Copa America title
5 months, 1 week ago

Lautaro Martinez scores extra-time winner as Argentina clinch Copa America title

China Daily  

Argentina forward Julian Alvarez, forward Nicolas Gonzalez and forward Lautaro Martinez celebrate during the Copa America final against Colombia at Hard Rock Stadium. MIAMI GARDENS - Lautaro Martinez scored in the second half of extra time as Argentina secured their second consecutive Copa America title with a dramatic 1-0 victory over Colombia here on Sunday. Argentina picked up where they …

Argentina beats Colombia 1-0 in Copa America final after crowd control issues cause match delay
5 months, 1 week ago

Argentina beats Colombia 1-0 in Copa America final after crowd control issues cause match delay

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Argentina defeated Colombia 1-0 in the Copa America final Sunday evening in a match that was delayed more than an hour because of crowd issues, including fans breaching security gates. Video posted on social media showed fans, mostly wearing Colombia’s yellow and red colors, jumping over security railings near the southwest entrance of the stadium and …

Argentina vs Colombia highlights in pictures, Copa America 2024 final: Lionel Messi, James Rodriguez photos, gallery
5 months, 1 week ago

Argentina vs Colombia highlights in pictures, Copa America 2024 final: Lionel Messi, James Rodriguez photos, gallery

The Hindu  

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JULY 14: Angel Di Maria of Argentina celebrates with the trophy after the team's victory in the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 Final match between Argentina and Colombia at Hard Rock Stadium on July 14, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida. Maddie Meyer/Getty Images/AFP MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JULY 14: Alejandro Garnacho of Argentina and Valentin Carboni of …

Argentina vs Colombia, Copa America 2024 final: Predicted lineups; Formations; Team news ahead of ARG v COL
5 months, 1 week ago

Argentina vs Colombia, Copa America 2024 final: Predicted lineups; Formations; Team news ahead of ARG v COL

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi is one win from leading Argentina to a record 16th Copa America title. FOLLOW: LIVE updates from Copa America final between Argentina vs Colombia Rodrigo De Paul and Enzo Fernandez will start in the centre of midfield, with Angel Di Maria and Alexis Mac Allister operating from the flanks. Daniel Munoz would have been the automatic choice at …

Argentina vs Colombia, Copa America 2024 final tactical preview: Where the match could be won or lost
5 months, 1 week ago

Argentina vs Colombia, Copa America 2024 final tactical preview: Where the match could be won or lost

The Hindu  

It all began at this stage. Category Argentina stats Colombia stats Passes per sequence 4.3 3.3 Direct speed 0.97 1.28 Average possession 66.6% 57.3% Possession stats while ahead 50.7% 51.9% Pass percentage under high press 80.7% 78.3% Data courtesy: Opta Both sides have resorted to aggressive counter-pressing throughout the tournament. From an attacking perspective, it has enabled Argentina and Colombia …

Colombia, Argentina concerned about safety at Copa America final after semifinal brawl
5 months, 1 week ago

Colombia, Argentina concerned about safety at Copa America final after semifinal brawl

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Argentina and Colombia expressed safety worries ahead of Sunday night’s Copa America final, days after Uruguay’s Darwin Núñez and a handful of his teammates went into the stands amid a brawl following a semifinal loss to Colombia. “I’m concerned about what could happen tomorrow,” Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said through an interpreter, speaking in a news …

Argentina overcomes Lionel Messi injury to repeat as Copa América champions
5 months, 1 week ago

Argentina overcomes Lionel Messi injury to repeat as Copa América champions

LA Times  

Lionel Messi hoists the Copa América championship trophy while celebrating with teammates following a 1-0 victory over Colombia at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Sunday. Argentina won its second straight Copa América championship, overcoming Lionel Messi’s second-half leg injury to beat Colombia 1-0 Sunday night on Lautaro Martínez’s 112th-minute goal. In a match that started 1 hour, …

Lionel Messi looks to lead Argentina to record 16th Copa America title in duel with Colombia
5 months, 1 week ago

Lionel Messi looks to lead Argentina to record 16th Copa America title in duel with Colombia

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Lionel Messi is one win from leading Argentina to a record 16th Copa America title. “I’m concerned about what could happen tomorrow,” Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said through an interpreter. Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez added it “would be great if we could reinforce security.” CONMEBOL said in a news release that “any action that tarnishes a global …

Canada vs Uruguay, Copa America 2024: Predicted lineups, team news, formations for CAN v URU third place match
5 months, 1 week ago

Canada vs Uruguay, Copa America 2024: Predicted lineups, team news, formations for CAN v URU third place match

The Hindu  

Uruguay will be hoping to leave the Copa America 2024 with some silverware when it faces a spirited Canada in the third place match on Saturday at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. Canada head coach Jesse Marsch will continue to not have midfielder Tajon Buchanan available for selection after the player went through a surgery for …

Colombia Beat Uruguay 1-0 In Copa America 2024 Semifinal, Set To Face Lionel Messi's Argentina In Final
5 months, 1 week ago

Colombia Beat Uruguay 1-0 In Copa America 2024 Semifinal, Set To Face Lionel Messi's Argentina In Final

ABP News  

Colombia secured a thrilling 1-0 victory over Uruguay in the Copa America 2024 semifinal at Bank of America Stadium in North Carolina, United States on Thursday, July 11. ALSO ON ABP Live | India Unlikely To Tour Pakistan For 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, BCCI Eyes These Nations As Alternative Venues 10-Man Colombia Go Past Uruguay To Enter Copa America 2024 …

Colombia beats Uruguay 1-0 and will face Lionel Messi and Argentina in Copa America final
5 months, 1 week ago

Colombia beats Uruguay 1-0 and will face Lionel Messi and Argentina in Copa America final

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Colombia is headed to the Copa America championship game for the first time in 23 years after a contentious win over Uruguay in which it played the second half a man short and players brawled with fans in the stands following the final whistle. Despite Uruguay having 61.9% possession, Colombia held on to reach the championship for …

Colombia scrape past Uruguay to book Copa America final clash with Argentina
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Colombia scrape past Uruguay to book Copa America final clash with Argentina

India TV News  

Jefferson Lerma's goal in the 39th minute turned out to be a match-winning one as Colombia defeated Uruguay 1-0 in the second semifinal of Copa America to book a title clash with their South American neighbours Argentina. It proved to be a hard-fought win for Colombia as they played a player short during the entire second half after their defender …

Copa America 2024: Uruguay looks to slow down surging Colombia entering semifinals
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Copa America 2024: Uruguay looks to slow down surging Colombia entering semifinals

The Hindu  

Uruguay is two wins away from a record-setting 16th Copa America title. “It is a team that has been working together for a while, and that allows them to have a good start together,” said Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa. “Both teams are going to adjust.” While it may not have been pretty, the win moved Uruguay a step closer to …

Argentina vs Canada, Copa America 2024: Key battles to look out for in ARG v CAN semifinal clash
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Argentina vs Canada, Copa America 2024: Key battles to look out for in ARG v CAN semifinal clash

The Hindu  

Argentina takes on Canada in the Copa America 2024 semifinal on Tuesday at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford. FOLLOW: LIVE updates from the Argentina vs Canada Copa America semifinal Star-studded Argentina has among its ranks enough players who can turn the game around with their brilliance, while debutant Canada too has shown that its players can spring up a …

Copa America 2024: Who is the referee for the Argentina vs Canada semifinal match?
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Copa America 2024: Who is the referee for the Argentina vs Canada semifinal match?

The Hindu  

Argentina and Canada face each other in the first Copa America 2024 semifinal on Tuesday at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. FOLLOW: LIVE updates from the Argentina vs Canada Copa America semifinal Maza began officiating in the Chilean Primera División during the 2014–15 season and refereed his first match on July 27, 2014, between Cobresal and Palestino. …

Uruguay knock Brazil out on penalties to move into Copa America semifinals
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Uruguay knock Brazil out on penalties to move into Copa America semifinals

Hindustan Times  

Uruguay edged Brazil 4-2 in a penalty shootout on Saturday after going down to 10 men in a bruising 0-0 draw at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas to march into the semi-finals of the Copa America where they will face Colombia. Brazil's coach Dorival Junior, right escorts off the field Lucas Paqueta and teammates after their lost in a …

Colombia cruises past Panama 5-0 in Copa America to advance to the semifinals
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Colombia cruises past Panama 5-0 in Copa America to advance to the semifinals

Associated Press  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Jhon Córdoba, James Rodríguez and Luis Díaz scored goals during a dominant first half to spark Colombia to a 5-0 win over Panama in the quarterfinals of the Copa America on Saturday. Colombia was awarded the penalty after Panama goalie Orlando Mosquera tripped up Colombia’s Jhon Arias, who was sprinting to save the ball from going out …

Copa America 2024: Colombia beats Panama to reach semifinals
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Copa America 2024: Colombia beats Panama to reach semifinals

The Hindu  

Jhon Córdoba, James Rodríguez and Luis Díaz scored goals during a dominant first half to spark Colombia to a 5-0 win over Panama in the quarterfinals of the Copa America on Saturday. Colombia was awarded the penalty after Panama goalie Orlando Mosquera tripped up Colombia’s Jhon Arias, who was sprinting to save the ball from going out of bounds near …

Colombia vs Panama highlights, COL 5-0 PAN, Copa America 2024: Los Cafeteros comfortably enters semifinals
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Colombia vs Panama highlights, COL 5-0 PAN, Copa America 2024: Los Cafeteros comfortably enters semifinals

The Hindu  

HIGHLIGHTS STARTING XIs Colombia: Vargas, Mojica, Cuesta, Sanchez, Munoz, Arias, Uribe, Rios, Diaz, Cordoba, Rodriguez Panama: Mosquera, Blackman, Cordoba, Martinez, Barcenas, Welch, Davis, Fajardo, Murillo, Farina, Miller PREVIEW Panama will aim to continue its fairytale run at the Copa America against a high-flying Colombia in the quarter-finals on Saturday in Glendale, Arizona. Panama finished second in Group C, outperforming the …

Uruguay vs Brazil, Copa America 2024: Three key battles to look out for in URU v BRA quarterfinal
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Uruguay vs Brazil, Copa America 2024: Three key battles to look out for in URU v BRA quarterfinal

The Hindu  

In a South American special in the Copa America 2024 quarterfinals, Uruguay and Brazil will meet each other on Saturday at the Allegiant Stadium in Nevada, Las Vegas. FOLLOW: LIVE updates of the Copa America 2024 quarterfinal between Uruguay and Brazil With 24 Copa titles between the two heavyweights, both sides have players who can set up brilliant individual battles …

Copa America 2024: Who is the referee for Colombia vs Panama quarterfinal?
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Copa America 2024: Who is the referee for Colombia vs Panama quarterfinal?

The Hindu  

Colombia and Panama will play each other for a place in the Copa America 2024 semifinals on Saturday at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Mariani is the only European referee at the 2024 Copa America and has been included as part of a cooperation agreement between CONMEBOL and UEFA, the football governing bodies in South America and …

Copa America 2024: How Emiliano ‘Dibu’ Martinez went from a second-fiddle goalie to becoming Argentina’s Man Friday
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Copa America 2024: How Emiliano ‘Dibu’ Martinez went from a second-fiddle goalie to becoming Argentina’s Man Friday

The Hindu  

It is apt when Emiliano Martinez is often remembered by his nickname Dibu – the name of an Argentinian cartoon character that comes from the Spanish word for ‘drawing’ – given that more often than not, his performance between the sticks and under the crossbar is nothing short of a portrait on a canvas. On Thursday, the goalkeeper added another …

Canada beats Venezuela in extra round of penalty kicks, reaches semifinals in 1st Copa America
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Canada beats Venezuela in extra round of penalty kicks, reaches semifinals in 1st Copa America

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Canada hasn’t scored much on the way to the semifinals of its first Copa America. The Canadians won 4-3 on penalty kicks following a 1-1 draw in the quarterfinals, keeping Venezuela from advancing to the Copa America semifinals for the first time since 2011. You can see that this team is building.” Jacob Shaffelburg scored in the …

Venezuela vs Canada highlights, VEN 1-1 CAN, Copa America 2024: Les Rogues win penalty shootout (4-3) to make maiden semifinals
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Venezuela vs Canada highlights, VEN 1-1 CAN, Copa America 2024: Les Rogues win penalty shootout (4-3) to make maiden semifinals

The Hindu  

HIGHLIGHTS STARTING XIs Venezuela : Romo, Navarro, Osorio, Ferraresi, Aramburu, Herrera, Martinez, Soteldo, Casseres, Bello, Rondon Canada : Crepeau, Davies, Cornelius, Bombito, Johnston, Eustaquio, Osorio, Shaffelburg, David, Laryea, Larin PREVIEW Venezuela and Canada face off each other in a quarterfinal clash in the Copa America 2024 on Friday at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Venezuela must put their recent …

Emi Martinez saves Argentina after Lionel Messi misses penalty in Copa America shootout win over Ecuador to reach semis
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Emi Martinez saves Argentina after Lionel Messi misses penalty in Copa America shootout win over Ecuador to reach semis

Hindustan Times  

Argentina beat Ecuador 4-2 on penalties to move into the semi-finals of the Copa America on Thursday after goalkeeper Emi Martinez made two saves in the shootout following a 1-1 draw in regulation time. Emiliano Martinez of Argentina saves the first penalty from Angel Mena of Ecuador in the penalty shoot out during the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 quarter-final match …

Lionel Messi misses penalty but Argentina reach Copa America semi-finals with shoot-out win over Ecuador
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Lionel Messi misses penalty but Argentina reach Copa America semi-finals with shoot-out win over Ecuador

Firstpost  

In the penalty shoot-out, Lionel Messi missed the opening kick, chipping against the bar, but Argentina recovered to win the shoot-out 4-2 and storm into the semi-finals. Argentina qualified for the 2024 Copa America semi-finals after a penalty shoot-out win over Ecuador on Friday. In the penalty shoot-out, Lionel Messi missed the opening kick, chipping against the bar, but goalkeeper …

Argentina reaches Copa America semifinals, beating Ecuador 4-2 on penalty kicks after 1-1 draw
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Argentina reaches Copa America semifinals, beating Ecuador 4-2 on penalty kicks after 1-1 draw

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Lionel Messi stepped up to take Argentina’s first penalty kick in a Copa America shootout against Ecuador, just like he did in the 2022 World Cup final victory over France. “I was pretty upset,” he said, “but at the same time I was secure.” He had confidence in goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez, who saved Argentina’s bid for a second …

Copa America 2024: Smooth sailing for Argentina, Uruguay emerges as credible challengers
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Copa America 2024: Smooth sailing for Argentina, Uruguay emerges as credible challengers

The Hindu  

The 48th edition of the Copa America began on June 14, with the United States hosting the tournament. Uruguay looking strong under Marcelo Bielsa Amidst all the hype surrounding Argentina, Marcelo Bielsa’s Uruguay has flexed its muscles, making a strong case for being favourites to clinch the title for a record 16th time in Copa America 2024. | Photo Credit: …

The Copa America quarterfinals will have plenty of intrigue, even if Lionel Messi can’t participate
5 months, 3 weeks ago

The Copa America quarterfinals will have plenty of intrigue, even if Lionel Messi can’t participate

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Lionel Messi’s leg injury was the only major obstacle that fell into Argentina’s path while it rolled through group play and into the Copa America quarterfinals. The 15-time Copa America champion Albiceleste are still the undeniable favorites in the Americas’ biggest soccer tournament when quarterfinal play gets underway, but the other 15-time Copa champs — Uruguay — …

Copa America: Costa Rica beats Paraguay but exits as Colombia, Brazil advance
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Copa America: Costa Rica beats Paraguay but exits as Colombia, Brazil advance

The Hindu  

Costa Rica scored two early goals to beat Paraguay 2-1 in their final Copa America Group D match on Tuesday but failed to move into the quarter-finals after finishing third following Brazil's 1-1 draw with Colombia. We were playing against Brazil and Colombia, two of the four favourites to win the Copa," Costa Rica coach Gustavo Alfaro told reporters. Costa …

Copa America 2024: Costa Rica beats Paraguay but exits as Colombia, Brazil advance
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Copa America 2024: Costa Rica beats Paraguay but exits as Colombia, Brazil advance

The Hindu  

Costa Rica beat Paraguay 2-1 in its final Copa America Group D match on Tuesday but failed to move into the quarter-finals after finishing third following Brazil’s 1-1 draw with Colombia. As it happened: Costa Rica vs Paraguay highlights, Copa America 2024 Costa Rica needed results to go its way along with a big swing in goal difference to qualify …

Copa America 2024: Brazil reaches quarterfinals after 1-1 draw against Colombia
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Copa America 2024: Brazil reaches quarterfinals after 1-1 draw against Colombia

The Hindu  

Brazil played out an action-packed 1-1 draw with Colombia in California on Tuesday to set up a mouth-watering Copa America quarter-final against Uruguay. Daniel Munoz’s first-half strike for Colombia cancelled out an impressive early free kick from Brazil’s Raphinha. The match between Colombia, unbeaten since March 2022, and five-time World Cup winner Brazil lived up to its firecracker billing as …

Panama beats Bolivia 3-1 to reach knockout rounds and help eliminate the U.S. from Copa America
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Panama beats Bolivia 3-1 to reach knockout rounds and help eliminate the U.S. from Copa America

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Panama advanced to the Copa America quarterfinals for the first time, beating Bolivia 3-1 on Monday night to finish second in Group C. Panama will play the Group D winner in the quarterfinals, most likely Brazil or Colombia. Eduardo Guerrero gave Panama a 2-1 lead in the 79th, pushing his team back into position to advance, and …

Copa America 2024: Host USA crashes out after loss to Uruguay
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Copa America 2024: Host USA crashes out after loss to Uruguay

The Hindu  

The United States was eliminated from the Copa America with a 1-0 loss to Uruguay on a Mathías Olivera’s questionable second-half goal on Monday night, a defeat that will increase pressure on the U.S. Soccer Federation to remove coach Gregg Berhalter before the 2026 World Cup. As it happened: USA vs Uruguay highlights, Copa America 2024 Using a lineup of …

Argentina can defend Copa America title but needs fine-tuning: Where Messi and Co are lacking after group stage
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Argentina can defend Copa America title but needs fine-tuning: Where Messi and Co are lacking after group stage

The Hindu  

World champion Argentina had an extra chip on its shoulder heading into Copa America 2024 - defending the title. | Photo Credit: Opta Argentina’s goal-conversion in the group stage Argentina vs Canada: Shots on target - 9, Goals - 2, Conversion rate - 22.22 per cent Chile vs Argentina: Shots on target - 9, Goals - 1, Conversion rate - …

Mexico eliminated from Copa America as Ecuador earns spot in quarterfinals after 0-0 draw
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Mexico eliminated from Copa America as Ecuador earns spot in quarterfinals after 0-0 draw

Associated Press  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Mexico was eliminated from the Copa America after a 0-0 draw against Ecuador, which advanced to the quarterfinals Sunday night after avoiding a penalty in stoppage time thanks to a VAR review. Mexico was initially awarded a penalty kick by Guatemalan referee Mario Escobar when Ecuador’s Félix Torres took down Mexican forward Guillermo Martínez in the penalty …

Copa America 2024: Ecuador qualifies for quarterfinals with draw against Mexico
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Copa America 2024: Ecuador qualifies for quarterfinals with draw against Mexico

The Hindu  

Ecuador avoided a penalty shot in stoppage time after a review and earned a spot in the Copa America quarterfinals with a 0-0 draw against Mexico on Sunday night. AS IT HAPPENED: Mexico vs Ecuador Highlights, Copa America 2024 Mexico initially received a penalty kick from referee Mario Alberto Escobar Toca when Ecuador’s Félix Torres took down Mexican forward Guillermo …

U.S. eliminated from Copa América, jeopardizing Gregg Berhalter’s future as coach
5 months, 3 weeks ago

U.S. eliminated from Copa América, jeopardizing Gregg Berhalter’s future as coach

LA Times  

Uruguay midfielder Federico Valverde, left, is challenged by U.S. midfielder Gio Reyna during the United States’ 1-0 loss in Copa América group play Monday at Arrowhead Stadium. The United States was eliminated from the Copa América with a 1-0 loss to Uruguay on a Mathías Olivera‘s questionable second-half goal Monday night, a defeat that will increase pressure on the U.S. …

Mexico vs Ecuador highlights, MEX 0-0 ECU, Copa America 2024: La Tri qualifies for quarterfinals as Group B runners up
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Mexico vs Ecuador highlights, MEX 0-0 ECU, Copa America 2024: La Tri qualifies for quarterfinals as Group B runners up

The Hindu  

Starting XIs Mexico : Gonzalez, Arteaga, Vasquez, Montes, Sanchez, Chavez, Romo, Pineda, Quinones, Gimenez, Huerta. Venezuela’s victories were marked by good fortune, with Ecuador’s Enner Valencia receiving an early red card in a 2-1 defeat and Mexico’s Orbelin Pineda missing a penalty in a 1-0 loss. “They are very strong on the inside, and it’s apparent from the performances that …

Copa America: No Messi, no problem as Argentina downs Peru; Canada advance
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Copa America: No Messi, no problem as Argentina downs Peru; Canada advance

The Hindu  

Argentina shrugged off the injury absence of Lionel Messi to maintain their perfect start at the Copa America on June 29 with a 2-0 victory over Peru in Miami. Lautaro Martinez scored twice at the Hard Rock Stadium to seal a win that ensured Argentina advance to the quarterfinals as Group A winners. With Messi sidelined after complaining of a …

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