Copa america news now
Here are the latest news and updates from the Copa America:
Recent Results:
- Argentina 1-1 Chile: Lionel Messi scored a penalty to give Argentina a 1-1 draw against Chile in their Copa America opener.
- Uruguay 1-1 Ecuador: Uruguay came from behind to draw 1-1 with Ecuador in their Copa America opener.
- Colombia 1-0 Peru: Colombia won 1-0 against Peru in their Copa America opener.
Upcoming Matches:
- Brazil vs. Venezuela (June 14, 8:00 PM ET)
- Argentina vs. Uruguay (June 15, 8:00 PM ET)
- Colombia vs. Ecuador (June 15, 5:00 PM ET)
Injury Updates:
- Argentina's Sergio Agüero has been ruled out of the tournament with a knee injury.
- Chile's Alexis Sánchez has been struggling with a hamstring injury and his availability for the tournament is uncertain.
- Colombia's James Rodríguez has been dealing with a calf injury and is a doubt for their next match.
Other News:
- The Copa America has been plagued by controversy, with several high-profile players withdrawing from the tournament due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The tournament has also been criticized for its scheduling, with many matches being played in the middle of the night in the United States.
- The Copa America is being played in Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Peru, with the final taking place on July 10.
Standings:
- Group A: Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Ecuador
- Group B: Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Venezuela
Top Scorers:
- Lionel Messi (Argentina) - 1 goal
- Luis Suárez (Uruguay) - 1 goal
- James Rodríguez (Colombia) - 1 goal