The group stage of the Copa América 2024 is coming to a close, and the United States men’s national team is in a must-win situation against Uruguay to advance to the knockout stage. After a tough 2-1 loss to Panama, the US team needs a victory against Uruguay, who dominated Bolivia with a 5-0 win.
If the US team fails to secure a win against Uruguay, they still have a slim chance of advancing, but it all depends on the outcome of the match between Panama and Bolivia. The scenario is complex, but here is a breakdown of how the remaining teams in each group can advance to the Round of 16:
In Group A:
– Argentina has already secured a spot in the quarterfinals and can win the group with a win or draw against Peru.
– Canada can advance with a win or draw against Chile and a Peru loss or draw against Argentina.
– Peru can advance with a win against Argentina and specific results in the Canada vs. Chile match.
– Chile can advance with a win against Canada and specific outcomes in the Peru vs. Argentina match.
In Group B:
– Venezuela has already qualified for the quarterfinals and can win the group with a win or draw against Jamaica.
– Ecuador and Mexico are still in contention for advancement, with specific results needed in their match against each other.
– Jamaica has been eliminated from the tournament.
In Group C:
– Uruguay can win the group with a win or draw against the USA.
– The USA can advance with a win or draw against Uruguay and specific results in the Panama vs. Bolivia match.
– Panama, Bolivia, and Uruguay are also in the mix for advancement, depending on various scenarios.
In Group D:
– Colombia can advance with a win against Costa Rica and can win the group with a win and specific results in the Paraguay vs. Brazil match.
– Brazil and Costa Rica cannot advance or be eliminated yet.
– Paraguay will be eliminated with a loss against Brazil.
The tiebreaker criteria for teams tied on points include goal difference, goals scored, head-to-head points, head-to-head goal difference, goals scored between tied teams, red cards, yellow cards, and drawing of lots.
These scenarios are based on research from FOX Sports and provide a comprehensive guide to how each team can advance to the knockout stage of the Copa América 2024. Stay tuned for more updates and follow your favorite teams to stay informed about the latest news, games, and more from the tournament.