While the European Championship is in full swing, the Copa América is also heating up. Argentina, Canada, Uruguay, and Colombia have advanced to the semifinals. Surprisingly, Brazil, a top contender, was eliminated in the quarterfinals by Uruguay in a penalty shootout.
Argentina's Journey
As the defending champions, Argentina topped their group with wins against Canada, Chile, and Peru. However, their quarterfinal match against Ecuador was challenging. Lisandro Martínez scored first, but Ecuador equalized, forcing a penalty shootout. Despite Messi missing his penalty, Emiliano Martínez's stellar goalkeeping secured Argentina's progression.
Brazil's Downfall
Brazil's struggles were evident as they failed to capitalize against Uruguay, even after Uruguay went down to ten men. Brazil's poor form extended to the penalty shootout, resulting in their elimination.
Uruguay's Rise
Uruguay has been impressive, led by Liverpool's Darwin Núñez. They are the top scorers in the South American World Cup qualifiers and have shown strong attacking prowess in the Copa América, second only to Colombia's 5-0 victory over Panama.
The Road Ahead
Argentina faces Canada in the semifinals, aiming to defend their title. With Messi aging, the team will rely on its new generation of stars. If Argentina wins, it will mark their third consecutive major tournament victory, a significant achievement.
Will Argentina achieve another Copa América triumph, or will their journey be halted by one of the remaining challengers? The semifinals and potential final promise thrilling football action.
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