Argentina clinched the top spot in Group A, securing victories in all three games against Canada, Chile, and Peru, in that order. Ecuador came in second place in Group B, falling just short of Venezuela. So, the first Quarter Final, Argentina vs Ecuador will kick off on 5th July at Houston, Texas.
The defending champion Argentina will face off against Ecuador in the opening round of the Copa America 2024 at the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on 5th July 2024.
Argentina has never been defeated by Ecuador in the Copa America, securing its 2021 quarter-final victory over it with a score of 3-0. Ecuador has failed to win in six out of the last seven matches against Argentina, with their only victory over the Albiceleste occurring in 2015, which ended in a 2-0 score.
Despite the challenges, Ecuador has shown its competitive spirit in this tournament. The team secured four points in their group stage, achieving this through a 3-1 win against Jamaica and a tie with Mexico. Ecuador’s sole defeat came against Venezuela, a 2-1 loss, mainly because they were short-handed with only 10 players on the field.
Regarding Ecuador, La Tri has made it to the final eight of this tournament for the second time in a row and has reached the quarterfinals in three out of the last four Copa Americas.
Everyone will be focused to watch whether the defending winners have an easy time or if the challengers surprise the strong international champions and succeed in overcoming them.
FAQ
Q. When is the first Quarter Final of Copa America 2024?
A. It will be on 5th July at NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas.
Q. Who has won most numbers of Copa America titles?
A. Argentina and Uruguay both have won 15 titles.
Q. Who will win the match between Argentina vs Ecuador?
A. The result will be based on their team performance.
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