The battle for Copa America supremacy is down to its final eight teams.
After the final day of the group stage play on Tuesday concluded, the quarterfinal matchups were officially set in stone.
Canada will take on Group B winner Venezuela on Friday after it advanced past the group stage of the Copa America for the first time.
Les Rouges finished second in Group A at the Copa with a 1-1-1 record, scoring just once.
Venezuela is currently 54th in FIFA’s world rankings, compared to Canada’s 48th, but has only lost once this year (2-1 to Italy in a friendly) and is undefeated at the Copa (3-0-0), having beaten Ecuador, Mexico and Jamaica.
The Canadians will be without regular starter Tajon Buchanan after the winger broke his tibia in Tuesday’s practice.
If the Canadians win, they will take on the winner of Argentina and Ecuador. The Argentinians defeated Canada 3-0 in the opening game of the group stage.
Here is a look at the times and dates for all four quarterfinal games.
All in Eastern Time
QUARTERFINALS
Thursday, July 4
Argentina vs. Ecuador at 9 p.m.
Friday, July 5
Venezuela vs. Canada at 9 p.m.
Saturday, July 6
Colombia vs. Panama at 6 p.m.
Uruguay vs. Brazil at 9 p.m.
The official announcement of the 2024 Copa America quarterfinal matchups has sent soccer fans around the world into a frenzy. With the group stage now completed, the top eight teams have emerged and will now face off in the knockout rounds for a chance to advance to the semifinals.
The matchups for the quarterfinals are as follows:
1. Brazil vs. Argentina
2. Uruguay vs. Colombia
3. Chile vs. Peru
4. Paraguay vs. Ecuador
The highlight of the quarterfinals is undoubtedly the clash between traditional rivals Brazil and Argentina. Both teams have a storied history in the Copa America and are considered two of the strongest teams in South America. The match is sure to be a thrilling encounter as both sides battle it out for a spot in the semifinals.
Uruguay will face off against Colombia in another exciting matchup, with both teams boasting talented players and a strong track record in international competitions. Chile and Peru will also go head-to-head in what promises to be a closely contested match, while Paraguay and Ecuador will round out the quarterfinals with their own battle for a spot in the next round.
Soccer fans can expect plenty of drama, excitement, and nail-biting moments as the quarterfinals unfold. The stakes are high as each team fights for a chance to lift the prestigious Copa America trophy and be crowned champions of South America.
Stay tuned for more updates and analysis as the 2024 Copa America quarterfinals kick off and the race to the final heats up. Who will emerge victorious and secure a spot in the semifinals? Only time will tell.