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CONMEBOL World Cup 2022 Qualifiers: Peru, Colombia, Chile vying for playoff spot
Four South American countries will qualify directly for the Qatar World Cup 2022, while the fifth-placed team will compete in an inter-confederation play-off. Brazil, Argentina, Ecuador, and Uruguay have qualified for the big event by confirming their place in the top four of the CONMEBOL World Cup 2022 qualifiers points standings. Peru, Colombia, and Chile are all waiting for the final matchday fixtures, thus the competition for fifth place is still wide open. Let's take a look at who have the best chance of making the playoffs.
Favourites to finish fifth in the 2022 South American World Cup qualifiers
Brazil lead the CONMEBOL World Cup 2022 Qualifiers with 42 points from 16 games, followed by Argentina, Ecuador, and Uruguay. Peru, Colombia, and Uruguay will compete for fifth place to earn a playoff match against the fifth-placed team from the Asian World Cup Qualifiers. Paraguay, Bolivia, and Venezuela have already been eliminated from playoff contention. Let's take a look at the CONMEBOL zone's current point standings.
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South America World Cup Qualifiers 2022 Points Table (Updated 28th March, 2022)
Team
Match
Win
Lost
Draw
Points
GD
Brazil
16
13
0
3
42
31
Argentina
16
11
0
5
38
19
Ecuador
17
7
6
4
25
8
Uruguay
17
7
6
4
25
-2
Peru
17
6
8
3
21
-5
Colombia
17
4
5
8
20
0
Chile
17
5
8
4
19
-5
Paraguay
17
3
7
7
16
-12
Bolivia
17
4
10
3
15
-15
Venezuela
17
3
13
1
10
-19
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_(CONMEBOL)
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Peru
Peru have played 17 matches in the South American World Cup Qualifiers and have a total of 21 points. They are now at sixth position, just ahead of Colombia and Chile. If Peru defeat Paraguay in their last qualifier match at home, they will qualify for the inter-confederation play-offs. Though Peru's primary disadvantage is that they have an inferior goal differential than Colombia. Peru's goal differential is minus five, thus they can't afford to drop a point in the upcoming match.
Fixture
Match: Peru vs Paraguay | Date: March 30 | Time: 5.30 a.m. (Bangladesh Standard Time)
Colombia
Colombia are presently in sixth place with 20 points. They will go to Venezuela to play the home team in their last South American World Cup qualifier. Venezuela are at the bottom of the standings and will remain there at the end of the qualifiers. Therefore, Colombia are anticipated to defeat Venezuela. Furthermore, they have no choice but to defeat Venezuela in order to have a shot at a top-five finish.
Match: Venezuela vs Colombia | Date: March 30 | Time: 5.30 a.m. (Bangladesh Standard Time)
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Chile
Chile are also in contention for the playoffs, behind Peru by only two points. Chile will face Uruguay in their final World Cup qualifier. They can finish fifth in the standings if Peru and Colombia lose points in their respective matches. If Peru draw against Paraguay and Chile beat Uruguay, both teams will have the same number of points. However, Chile will overtake Peru for fifth place thanks to a better goal difference.
Match: Chile vs Uruguay | Date: March 30 | Time: 5.30 a.m. (Bangladesh Standard Time).
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Bottom Line
The fifth-placed team from the CONMEBOL World Cup 2022 Qualifiers will face the fifth-placed team from the AFC qualifiers in June in Qatar. The winner of the match will play the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
According to the current South American qualifier standings, Peru are in a better position to finish fifth in the points standings. Peru's last qualification match will be played at home, giving them an advantage going into the contest.
Oppositely, Colombia and Chile have a chance to finish fifth if they win their respective matches and if Peru lose against Paraguay. There would certainly be some spectacular contests on the last matchdays.
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2 years ago
Argentina vs. Italy Super Cup: All You Need to Know
There is currently no one-off match competition in international football. However, the European Football Associations and the South American Football Organizations have agreed to hold a competition between the continental champions. As a result, the winners of the Copa America 2021 and the UEFA EURO 2020 champions will meet in a championship match next year. The match will take place in June 2022 if all goes as planned. The initial details of Argentina vs. Italy Super Cup match are discussed in this article.
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The Preliminary Specifics of Argentina vs. Italy Super Cup match
On September 28, UEFA announced its agreement with the South American football organization to hold a competition between the two continental champions. Since Italy won the Euro 2020 and Argentina won the Copa America 2021, they will face off in the inaugural edition of the competition in June 2022. However, the venue and the date of the match have yet to be announced.
UEFA stated in a media release that the two organizations' agreement presently covers three editions of this match between their respective continental winners, as well as the establishment of a joint office in London to manage projects of mutual interest. Women's football, futsal, junior categories, referee exchanges, and technical training programs will be incorporated into the partnership between the two continental bodies.
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Argentina vs. Italy Super Cup: Who is favorite to win the Match?
Argentina and Italy are two of the most powerful football nations in the world. They have faced off 15 times in a head-to-head contest. Italy have won five games, four by Argentina, and four have finished in a draw. In their last meeting, Argentina won 2-0 in a friendly match against Italy in 2018 at Manchester's Etihad Stadium.
Argentina have won 17 major international tournaments, including two World Cups (1978 and 1986). On the other hand, Italy have won six major titles, including four World Cups (1934, 1938, 1982, and 2006).
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Argentina won the Copa America for the first time in 28 years last July, defeating Brazil in the final by a score of 1-0. Prior to this tournament, Argentina had won the Copa America in 1993.
On the other hand, last July, Italy won the UEFA EURO 2020 tournament for the second time, overcoming England in the final on penalties. Italy won its first European Championship in 1968.
Considering the overall strength of both teams, it can be predicted that Italy is going to dominate Argentina. Though Italy have some of the finest players in the world, Argentina have great team chemistry. Argentina's team is capable of thriving against any opponent despite its lack of quality in the squad. However, the Super Cup will be a one-off contest, thus the team that performs best on the day will likely be the winner.
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Bottom Line
The details of the inaugural edition of the competition between the two continental champions will be announced later by UEFA and CONMEBOL. According to some sources, Argentina vs. Italy Super Cup match will be named after football legend Diego Armando Maradona. The main purpose of this match is to enhance the tie between the two continental boards. Because no other team has won the World Cup outside of these two continents. Many believe that the actual motive for this movement is to form a powerful ally against FIFA. Because FIFA prefers to have World Cup tournaments every two years, but UEFA and CONMEBOL are both opposed to the idea.
3 years ago
Maradona Super Cup: Argentina vs. Italy
We are all familiar with a one-off contest between the champions at the club level. However, international football does not have such a competition, with the exception of the confederations cup, which is contested every four years. A 'Super Cup' between the Copa America 2021 and UEFA EURO 2020 winners is now being proposed. If all goes according to plan, we may see a match between South America and European football champions later this year. The Maradona Super Cup would be the name of the trophy. The Prediction of the one-off tie between Argentina vs. Italy is discussed in this article.
Argentina vs. Italy: Who is favorite to win Maradona Super Cup?
Argentina and Italy are two of the world's football superpowers. So, they always enter any competition as title contenders. Argentina have won 17 major trophies at the international level, including two World Cups (1978 and 1986). On the other side, Italy, have won six major trophies, including four World Cups (1934, 1938, 1982, and 2006).
Argentina and Italy have met each other 15 times in a head-to-head battle. Italy have won five times, Argentina have won four times, and four games have ended in a tie. Argentina haven't lost a match against Italy since 1987.
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They have met five times in the World Cup. Argentina won a match against Italy at the 1990 World Cup, while Italy have won two matches against Argentina. In their last meeting on March 23, 2018, Argentina defeated Italy 2-0 in a friendly match at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.
Argentina have won the South American Championship for the first time in 28 years, beating Brazil 1-0 in the Copa America 2021 final. Argentina had previously won the Copa America in 1993. Argentina appeared in five finals despite failing to win a trophy in the previous three decades, including four Copa America (2004, 2007, 2015, and 2016) and the 2014 World Cup.
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On the other side, Italy have won the European Championship for the second time after defeating England in a penalty shootout in the Euro 2020 final. Italy won its first European Championship in the year 1968. Aside from that, the Italian national team were having a difficult time following their 2006 World Cup victory. They have gained a lot of confidence after winning a major tournament for the first time in 15 years.
Given the overall strength of the two squads, Italy will edge over Argentina. Because Italy have some of the best footballers in the world while Argentine have a fantastic team understanding. Led by Messi, the relatively less talented Argentina team is capable of flourishing against any opponent.
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Because the Maradona Super Cup will be a one-off affair, the side that can perform at its best on any given day will be crowned champion. The ideal playing XI for both teams if the match is held in the near future.
Probable Starting XI (Argentina)
Emiliano Martinez (GK), Molina, Pezzella, Tagilafico, Romero, Rodríguez, Paredes, Di María, Gómez, Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martinez
Probable Starting XI (Italy)
Donnarumma (GK), Di Lorenzo, Spinazzola, Chiellini, Bonucci, Jorginho, Barella, Verratti, Chiesa, Insigne, Immobile
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Verdict
In honor of the late football legend Diego Armando Maradona, the proposed Maradona Super Cup between Argentina and Italy will most likely be held in the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in Naples. The associations of European Football and South American Football are already in talks to arrange a date for the showdown between the Copa America 2021 and UEFA EURO 2020 champions. Italy will be a strong candidate to win the one-off contest as they have a more balanced squad than Argentina. However, Lionel Messi's Argentina will do everything to win the tie as a homage to Diego Maradona. It will definitely be a fascinating contest.
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Copa America 2021 Match Preview: Argentina vs Brazil Final
The semifinal round of the ongoing South American Championship came to an end on Wednesday (July 7) morning. Brazil eliminated Peru 1-0 in the first semifinal, while Argentina defeated Colombia 3-2 in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw in the second semifinal.We will be witnessing an Argentina vs Brazil final for the first time in 15 years on Sunday, July 11th at 6 a.m. (BST). They last met in a final in 2007, where Brazil crushed Argentina 3-0 in the Copa America. Prediction of the Argentina vs. Brazil final of this year’s Copa America tournament is discussed in this article.
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Argentina’s Chances of Winning the Copa America 2021
Argentina is often considered one of the world's greatest footballing nations. So, they've always been a favorite in any major tournament. They haven't won a major championship since 1993 despite reaching the 2014 World Cup final and South American championship finals in 2004, 2007, 2015, and 2016.
Argentina should win this year's championship in tribute to Lionel Messi as it is almost certain that this will be his final Copa America competition and, realistically, his last chance to win a major title with Argentina. That's why the Argentine team will be pumped up to win Copa America this time.
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Argentina's defense is fragile as usual, but goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez's heroic performance against Colombia in the semifinal helped Argentina reach the final, and he will give them extra confidence ahead of Argentina vs Brazil final. They have some talented strikers and midfielders. Among them are Lionel Messi, Sergio Aguero, Angel Di Maria, and Lautaro Martinez, all of whom are world-class players.
One of the most essential things is consistency. Argentina were shaky at first, but they have subsequently played with a lot of confidence in the ongoing competition. Moreover, this group of players firmly believes they can finally win Copa America.
The main worry is that Argentina are unable to cope with the strain of the final. They will have to play smart in the final to win the South American Championship for the first time in 28 years.
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Key Players Who Could Make the Difference
Emiliano Martinez (GK), Lionel Messi (Goals: 4; Assists: 5), LautaroMartínez (Goals: 3), Alejandro Darío Gómez (Goals: 2), Angel Di Maria
Probable Starting XI
Emiliano Martinez (GK), Tagilafico, Romero, Molina, Pezzella, Rodríguez, Di María, Paredes, Lionel Messi, Gómez, Lautaro Martinez
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Brazil’s Chances of Winning the Copa America 2021
The defending champion Brazil will be the favorite against Argentina in the championship match. This Brazilian team features a lot of standout players who may create a real problem on the opposition defense.
The Brazilian team is quite strong in every department. Brazil will win the South American Championship if they can play sensibly in the final against arch-rival Argentina.
Neymar is at the center of the Brazilian attack. They generally attack the opponent's area while keeping the ball in their possession. Taking control of the game against Brazil is always difficult for the opposing side.
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Neymar, Ederson, Paqueta, Casemiro, and Captain Thiago Silva are playing well for the Brazilian national side. The Seleção have done well so far in this competition. They had shown more promise in the semifinal encounter against Peru, despite winning by a lone goal. This performance will certainly boost their confidence ahead of the Argentina vs Brazil final.
Key Players Who Could Make the Difference
EdersonMoraes (GK), Neymar (Goals: 2; Assists: 3), Lucas Paqueta (Goals:2), Everton Soares (Assists: 1), Fred (Assists: 1)
Probable Starting XI
EdersonMoraes (GK), Thiago Silva, Danilo, Marquinhos, Alex Sandro, Everton, Casemiro, Richarlison, Fred, Gabriel Jesús and Neymar
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Verdict
The Argentina vs Brazil final will take place at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, and the football world is anticipating an exciting contest between these two teams. Neymar's Brazil won the Copa America 2019 tournament and will be a strong contender to defend their title. Interestingly, only Lionel Messi is competing in this year's South American Championship among the players from both teams that competed in the 2007 edition. Messi's last genuine chance of winning a major tournament with Argentina is likely to be this one. So, they will play their hearts out to win the competition.
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3 years ago
Argentina, Italy Keen to End Continental Trophy Droughts
Prior to the start of Copa America 2021, Brazil were a clear favourites to retain the title. As the tournament progressed, Argentina have shown more consistency and a stronger determination to win their first Copa America championship in 28 years.On the other side, Italy were considered one of the outsiders to lift the UEFA EURO 2020, with many football experts predicting Belgium and France as the favourites.However, Italy have shown more maturity and have played some of the most exciting football in the competition. Argentina and Italy are both keen to end their continental trophy droughts, as discussed in this article.
Why Argentina are favourites to win the Copa America 2021?
Argentina have always been one of the favorites in the South American Championship, but they haven't won the Copa America since 1993 despite reaching the final four times during this time.This is Lionel Messi's final Copa America tournament, and they should win it in his honor.
Argentina's Copa America campaign in 2021 started with a 1-1 draw against Chili, but they went on to win the remainder of their group stage matches and the quarter-final encounter against Ecuador.
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Argentina will play against Colombia in their semifinal match at EstádioNacionalManéGarrincha in Brasilia on Wednesday. Argentina should easily qualify for the final based on their current form, and we can anticipate them to face Brazil in the championship match.
So the question remains, how will this rejuvenated Argentina team perform against the Brazilian side in this year's final?
Consistency is one of the most important factors. Argentina have improved and displayed more consistency in the competition. Initially, they were shaky, but Argentina have since played with a lot of confidence. Importantly, this set of players believes they can win the tournament.
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On the other hand, Brazil have struggled in their past two matches and would need to re-establish their rhythm before the crucial final. If they can't, Argentina will seize the opportunity to win a record 15th South American Championship.
Three important players for Argentina
Romero (Defender), Lionel Messi (Forward), Lautaro Martinez (Forward)
Probable Playing XI
Martinez (GK), Tagilafico, Romero, Molina, Pezzella, Rodríguez, Di María, Paredes, Lionel Messi, Gómez, Lautaro Martinez
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Copa America 2021 Semifinal & Final Fixtures
Date
Match
Venue & Time (BST)
Semifinal
July 6 (Tuesday)
Brazil vs Peru
Rio de Janeiro (5 AM)
July 7 (Wednesday)
Argentinavs Colombia
Brasília (7 AM)
Third place play off
July 10 (Saturday)
Loser Match 25 vs Loser Match 26
Brasília (6 AM)
Final
July 11 (Sunday)
Winner Match 25 vs Winner Match 26
Rio de Janeiro (6 AM)
Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Copa_Am%C3%A9rica
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Why Italy are favourites to win the UEFA EURO 2020?
Italy haven't won a major trophy since the 2006 FIFA World Cup, and they haven't won the European Championship since 1968. So, Italy will be hoping to win their second UEFA EURO Championship this year.
Many experts anticipated that Italy would have a slim chance of winning the tournament, but they have surpassed expectations by playing the most entertaining brand of football in the game.
They finished top in the group stage points table but struggled a bit in the Round of 16 match against Austria. However, Italy had demonstrated their true capabilities in the quarter-final match against hot favourites Belgium, winning 2-1 and securing a spot in the semifinal.
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Italy should win against Spain in the semifinal, but they will have to fight hard against England, who are in great form at the moment. While, after defeating Belgium, Italy are full of confidence and will make it difficult for England to win their first European Championship trophy.
Argentina and Italy are both confident that they will end their continental trophy droughts with their current form.
Three important players for Italy
Donnarumma (GK), Chiellini (Defender), Insigne (Forward)
Probable Playing XI
Donnarumma (GK), Chiellini, Bonucci, Di Lorenzo, Spinazzola, Barella, Jorginho, Chiesa, Verratti, Insigne, Immobile
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UEFA EURO 2020 Semifinal & Final Fixtures
Date
Match
Venue & Time (BST)
Semifinal
July 7 (Wednesday)
Italyvs Spain
Wembley Stadium, London (1 AM)
July 8 (Thursday)
Englandvs Denmark
Wembley Stadium, London (1 AM)
Final
July 12 (Monday)
Winner Match 49
vs
Winner Match 50
Wembley Stadium, London (1 AM)
Sources: https://www.uefa.com/
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Verdict
After analyzing the qualities of the teams and current form, it is clear that Argentina and Italy are both keen to end their continental trophy droughts. Argentina are the overwhelming favourites to win Copa America 2021. But their most likely final opponent, Brazil will make it difficult for them.On the other hand, England are in excellent condition and will give it their best to win their first European championship. However, Italy are now a strong favourites to win their second UEFA EURO Championship, especially after eliminating Belgium in the quarter-final. Overall, we expect the best teams will win their respective tournaments.
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3 years ago
Copa America 2021: Quarter Finals Preview
Eight teams have qualified for the Copa America 2021 quarterfinals, with the competition's first knockout round set to begin on July 2nd. Two of the tournament's favorites, Argentina and Brazil finished top in their respective groups. Messi’s Argentina will face Ecuador, while Neymar’s Brazil will face Chili in the quarterfinals. With a relatively easy quarter-final opponent, they will most certainly proceed to the semi-finals. The matchups between Uruguay and Colombia, as well as Peru and Paraguay, are expected to be the most exciting in the quarter-finals. In this article, we discussed who can qualify for the Copa America 2021 semi-finals?
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Who are the Front-Runners in the Race to the Semifinals?
1st Quarter-Final (Peru vs. Paraguay)
Venue: Goiania | Date: July 3 | Time (BST): 3 am
Verdict: Paraguay 2-1 Peru
Paraguay finished third in Group A with 6 points. The Paraguayan national team has shown a lot of promise in this tournament. They overcame Bolivia and Chili but lost to Argentina and Uruguay by a solitary goal in both matches. On the other hand, Peru placed second in Group B with 7 points. They were thrashed 4-0 by Brazil but came out on top 2-1 against Colombia. Based on the present form, Paraguay will start the match as a favorite.
Paraguay’s probable starting XI
Antony Silva (GK), Robert Rojas, Júnior Alonso, Alberto Espinola, Omar Alderete, BraianSamudio, GastónGiménez, Mathias Villasanti, Gabriel Ávalos, Ángel Romero, and Alejandro Romero.
Peru’s probable starting XI
Pedro Gallese (GK), Aldo Corzo, Miguel Araujo, Miguel Trauco, Renato Tapia, Luis Abram, YoshimarYotún, André Carrillo, Christian Cueva, Sergio Peña, Luis Iberico.
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2nd Quarter-Final (Brazil vs. Chili)
Venue: Rio de Janerio | Date: July 3 | Time (BST): 6 am
Verdict: Brazil 3-1 Chili
The defending Copa America champion Brazil are the clear favorite in this year's competition. In the quarterfinals, they'll face Chili, who haven't quite found their groove yet. So, Brazil will start the contest as the favorite.
Brazil’s probable starting XI
EdersonMoraes (GK), Thiago Silva, Danilo, Marquinhos, Alex Sandro, Everton, Casemiro, Richarlison, Fred, Gabriel Jesús and Neymar.
Chili’s probable starting XI
Claudio Bravo (GK), Mauricio Isla, Francisco Sierralta, Gary Medel, Eugenio Mena, Arturo Vidal, TomásAlarcón, Charles Aránguiz, Ben Brereton Díaz, César Pinares, Eduardo Vargas.
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3rd Quarter-Final (Uruguay vs. Colombia)
Venue: Brasilia | Date: July 4 | Time (BST): 4 am
Verdict:Uruguay 3-2 Colombia (Extra Time)
Uruguay have rediscovered their rhythm in their last two group stage matches, finishing second in Group A. They will face Colombia in the quarterfinal. Colombia finished the third spot in Group B and will go all-out against Uruguay. We can expect an exciting battle between these two teams.
Uruguay’s probable starting XI
Muoz (GK), Diego Godin, Caceres, Ronald Araujo, Damian Suarez, Lucas Torreira, Stuani, Nandez, Bentancur, Cavani, Suarez
Colombia’s probable starting XI
Ospina (GK), Tesillo, Mina, Medina, D Sanchez, Cuadrado, James, Uribe, Falcao, James Rodriguez, Martinez
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4th Quarter-Final (Argentina vs. Ecuador)
Venue: Goiania | Date: July 4 | Time (BST): 7 am
Verdict: Argentina 2-0 Ecuador
Argentina played well in their final group stage match against Bolivia, winning by a large margin. So, we can expect a much more confident Argentine team to face Ecuador in the quarterfinal. Ecuador drew their final group stage encounter against Brazil, though Argentina will be the favorite to win this contest.
Argentina’s probable starting XI
Martinez (GK), Tagilafico, Romero, Molina, Pezzella, Rodríguez, Di María, Paredes, Lionel Messi, Gómez, Lautaro Martinez
Ecuador’s probable starting XI
Galindez (GK), Estupinan, E. Preciado, Hincapie, Arboleda, Palacios, Caicedo, Franco, Méndez, A. Preciado, Mena
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Verdict
After assessing the strengths of the teams, it is apparent that Brazil and Argentina are the two clear favorites to advance to the next knockout phase of the Copa America 2021. Meanwhile, Uruguay and Paraguay will have a little advantage over their opponents in the quarter-finals. Overall, we expect the top teams to advance to the semi-finals.
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Who is more likely to win the Copa America 2021 between Argentina and Brazil?
The Copa America 2020 was postponed for a year due to the outbreak of novel coronavirus. Finally, the South American Championship will go off on June 13 this year, with the final match taking place on July 10. Brazil won the Copa America 2019 and they will be a strong competitor to retain the title. The host Argentina will be one of the favourites to win this year's tournament. Apart from them, a few other nations have a chance to win the championship. In this article, we discussed who is more likely to win the Copa America 2021 between Argentina and Brazil?
Chances of Argentina to win the Copa America 2021
Argentina was unable to win the Copa America since 1993 despite reaching the final multiple times. Argentina always take part in the South American Championship as one of the hot favourites. This will undoubtedly be Lionel Messi's final Copa America competition. Argentina should win this year's tournament in honor of Messi. In addition, Argentina will get an additional benefit from the fact that they are hosting the tournament. Argentina will be really motivated to win the Copa America this time.
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As usual, Argentina's defense is a bit shaky but they have some excellent midfielders and forwards. Superstars such as Lionel Messi, Sergio Aguero, Angel Di Maria, and Lautaro Martinez are among them. The hosts will be able to easily reach the semi-finals if they perform at their best. The main concern is that the Argentines are unable to handle the pressure of the final. In the past six editions, they've made it to the final four times and lost all of them. They will have to play sensibly in the final in order to win the title. Albiceleste will win the Copa America 2021 if they can properly implement their strategy.
Five important players of Argentina
Lionel Messi (Striker), Sergio Aguero (Striker), Angel Di Maria (Midfielder), Lautaro Martínez (Striker), Lisandro Martínez (Defender)
Probable Squad
Marcos Acuña, Sergio Agüero, Lucas Alario, Ángel Correa, Joaquín Correa, Rodrigo de Paul, Ángel di María, Nicolás Domínguez, Juan Foyth, Alejandro Gómez, Nicolás González, Giovanni lo Celso, Agustín Marchesín, Emiliano Martínez, Lautaro Martínez, Lisandro Martínez, Lionel Messi, Nahuel Molina, Juan Musso, Guido Rodríguez, Lucas Ocampos, Nicolás Otamendi, Exequiel Palacios, Leandro Paredes, Germán Pezzella, Nicolás Tagliafico
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Chances of Brazil to win the Copa America 2021
The defending champion Brazil are one of the leading contenders for the championship. The Brazilian side has a number of outstanding players that may wreak havoc on the opposing side. Led by Neymar; the Brazilian side is quite strong in every department. Brazil will easily win the South American Championship if they can play at their best from the beginning to the end of the competition.
The Brazilian team usually attacks the opponent's area while maintaining control of the ball. The opponent team normally finds it hard to take the control of the game against Brazil. The Brazilian attack revolves around Neymar. Roberto Firmino, Thiago Silva, Casemiro, Danilo, Anderson, and Allison are also notable star footballers who will take part in the competition for Seleção. Brazil should win the tournament for the second time in a row with such a strong team.
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Five important players of Brazil
Neymar (Striker), Thiago Silva (Defender), Marquinhos (Defender), Roberto Firmino (Striker), Alisson (Goalkeeper)
Probable Squad
Alisson, Ederson, Weverton, Marquinhos, Thiago Silva, Diego Carlos, Danilo, Felipe, Guilherme Arana, Alex Telles, Renan Lodi, Éverton Ribeiro, Everton Soares, Lucas Paquetá, Douglas Luiz, Bruno Guimarães, Allan, Arthur, Casemiro, Neymar, Richarlison, Vinícius Júnior, Gabriel Jesus, Roberto Firmino, Thiago Galhardo.
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Who else have a chance to win the trophy?
Luis Suarez's Uruguay, James Rodriguez's Colombo, and Alexis Sanchez's Chile are among the teams with a strong possibility of winning the Copa America 2021. The current Uruguayan team is a bit aged therefore winning the title will be difficult for them. However, they can become a dangerous side in the competition if they can get momentum from the beginning. On the other hand, Colombia have a good squad and they can beat any team on their day. Beating Argentina twice, Chile won the 2015 and 2016 Copa America respectively, so their potential cannot be ruled out.
Verdict
After analyzing the qualities of the teams, it is evident that Brazil and Argentina are the two clear favorites to win the Copa America 2021. In addition, Uruguay, Colombia, and Chile all have a fair chance of winning Copa America 2021. Consistency is important in order to win a big competition like this. Overall, we anticipate the tournament will be won by the best team.
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