Who Is Jon Aramburu? Venezuela's Senior National Team had a surprising group stage at Copa América 2024 — 9/9 points vs Ecuador, Mexico, and Jamaica, and the main surprise superstar was Jon Aramburu. The 21-year-old full-back from Real Sociedad enjoyed a great tournament as right-back and left-back, demonstrating why he...
This summer’s Copa América was supposed to be somewhat of a dress rehearsal for the USMNT, eagerly anticipating co-hosting the 2026 World Cup and subsequently hosting the best of the best in international football. After consistently proving their talents within the CONCACAF competitions, the United States welcomed the likes of...
The curtain fell on Copa América 2024, as Argentina won the title for the second time consecutively and the 16th in history, establishing a record as the nation with the most titles. This achievement surpasses Uruguay, who held 15 titles, making Argentina the largest country to achieve such a distinction....
The Copa América third-place playoff was contested between one of the pre-tournament favourites, Uruguay, and the over-performing Canada. Uruguay were evidently recovering from their heartbreaking loss to Colombia, where their dreams of winning the competition were shattered. Meanwhile, Canada came into the game in high spirits, knowing they had exceeded...
Argentina have been one of the favourites for Copa América 2024 glory from the outset of this year’s tournament, so it comes as no surprise that we see them in the final. Their opponents, Colombia, on the other hand, entered the competition with far less expectation behind them that they’d...
The curtain has fallen on the two teams of the final of Copa América 2024, revealing Argentina and Colombia as the finalists. They will meet to determine the champion of this edition of the tournament. Argentina aim to win the championship for the 16th time, aiming to surpass Uruguay who...
In one of the most anticipated matchups of the tournament, Los Cafeteros and La Celeste clashed in Charlotte, North Carolina, to determine who would face Argentina in the CONMEBOL Copa América 2024 Final. Both Colombia and Uruguay had proven their prowess in the matches leading up to this decisive knockout...
In the first semi-final of Copa América, Argentina played Canada in a repeat of the opening match of the tournament. Argentina came out 2-0 winners to advance to the final, beating Jesse Marsch’s side by the same scoreline as they did in the opening match. This tactical analysis will be in...
This year’s Copa América tournament has seen some quality football played from the group stage all the way to the semi-finals, the first of which Argentina managed to win, defeating Canada and becoming the only side to already book their place in the final at the time of writing. Total...
As Copa América reaches its semi-final stage, Colombia and Uruguay prepare for a highly anticipated showdown. Colombia's dynamic attack will face off against Uruguay's disciplined defence in a match that promises intensity and excitement. Both teams aim for a spot in the final, making this encounter a must-watch for football...
Argentina are exactly where everyone expected them to be at this stage of the tournament. The World Champions quite comfortably navigated their way out of their group, winning all three of their matches without conceding a goal. However, an average display against Ecuador saw the pre-tournament favourites taken to a...
While he has not had the best time recently at the club level, James Rodríguez has been able to show the quality he still possesses at the Copa América with Colombia this summer. Plenty of fans and the media called for James not to be called up for this tournament,...
Allegiant Stadium will host a thrilling Copa America 2024 quarter-final clash between Uruguay and Brazil. Both nations, with their rich footballing heritage and abundance of talent, are set to deliver a captivating match. Uruguay, known for their gritty determination and tactical discipline, will face the attacking flair and skill of...
Venezuela have secured the top spot in Group B for the first time, marking a historic achievement for the team. Their journey to this point has been marked by a series of impressive performances driven by smart tactical decisions that demonstrate their flexibility and toughness. As they prepare to take...
Brazil aspires to win the Copa América for the tenth time in their history by advancing from a group that includes Colombia, Costa Rica, and Paraguay. After a tough start with a draw against Costa Rica, Brazil regained their balance with a 4-1 victory against Paraguay. In a not-easy situation,...
The Canadian national team have entered one of their most exciting periods. After qualifying for the 2022 World Cup, Canada now looks forward to the next edition of the competition, where they will be one of the host nations. Les Rouges consists of elite players, such as Alphonso Davies and...
Reigning FIFA World Cup champions Argentina demolished Copa América Group A, winning all three of their group stage games, impressively scoring five goals and conceding zero. The latter statistic is the one we’re going to be focusing more on in this tactical analysis piece and team-focused scout report analysing Lionel...
As the Copa America 2024 progresses, an intriguing clash in the group stage is set to unfold between Colombia and Costa Rica. Colombia enter this match riding high on confidence after securing a vital victory over Paraguay in their opening game, showcasing their attacking prowess and defensive solidity. On the...
In a match that was largely dominated by Argentina, Ricardo Gareca’s Chile side were able to defend solidly for the majority of the match, with only a late Lautaro Martinez winner in the 88th minute being the difference for Argentina. This result means Lionel Scaloni’s side are guaranteed a place...
The Copa América clash between Uruguay and Panama was a tactical feast that kept fans on the edge of their seats. As these two teams clashed on the field, their strategic approaches were evident, with each team showcasing distinct tactical game plans that highlighted their strengths and exposed their vulnerabilities....
