The 2024 Copa America tournament is in the quarterfinals, with a thrilling match between Colombia and Panama kicking off at 6pm ET on Saturday at State Farm Stadium.
Colombia, currently unbeaten in 26 matches, confirmed their strong form by holding Brazil to a 1-1 draw and securing top spot in Group D with seven points.
Panama proved their potential by defeating Bolivia 3-1 to finish second in Group C and advance to the knockout stages. This was a historic achievement for Panama, as it was the first time the country had reached the quarterfinals of the Copa America. Panama had previously only participated in the Copa America once, in 2016, but had failed to get past the group stage.
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Goals: Colombia 5, Panama 0 (90+5')
After a delay of play and a yellow card, Colombia's Miguel Borja took the penalty kick and scored into the right corner of the goal to make the score 5-0. The referees ended the game after the goal.
Panama's yellow card (90+2 min.)
Panama's José Córdoba sprinted to stop Santiago Arias after a pass deep into the penalty area, and made heavy contact just after the ball arrived, both players remaining on the ground for several minutes and Córdoba receiving Panama's third yellow card of the first half.
Panama fails to break through (80th min.)
They had three great chances but failed to score: Abdiel Ayarza had a header blocked, Amir Murillo had a shot saved from outside the penalty area and Giovani Welch's shot went wide to the right of the goal.
Colombia substitution (73')
Colombia captain James Rodríguez left the match with one goal and one assist. He was replaced by Juan Fernando Quintero and Daniel Muñoz by Santiago Arias.
Goals: Colombia 4, Panama 0 (70')
Confusion over a possible penalty allowed Colombia's Richard Rios to fire a shot from outside the penalty area that beat the defense of Panama goalkeeper Orlando Mosquera.
Colombia substitutions (65th min.)
Luis Diaz and John Arias jogged off the pitch, to be replaced by Luis Sinisterra and Jorge Carrascal for Colombia.
Another substitution for Panama (62nd minute)
Panama will be without Cristian Martinez, who will be replaced by Abdiel Ayarza.
Yellow card for Panama (54th minute)
Giovani Welch committed a vicious foul early in the second half, receiving Panama's first yellow card of the day.
Panama's substitutes
Down 3-0 at the start of the second half, coach Thomas Christiansen makes two changes to his lineup, with Cesar Blackman and Roderick Miller coming on up front and Eduardo Guerrero and Carlos Harvey entering the game.
Halftime: Colombia 3, Panama 0
The ball possession was roughly even, but Colombia had the upper hand, outshooting Colombia 8 to 4. It was only the second time Panama had conceded three goals in a Copa America, the first being to Uruguay in a group game, conceding two in the second half.
Goals: Colombia 3, Panama 0 (41')
Luis Diaz broke through the Panama defense and chipped a shot over the keeper's head to score the third goal of the game.
Panama almost scores (19')
Panama came close to reducing the deficit to 2-1 when Roderick Miller's header hit the right crossbar and ricocheted off the goal, allowing Colombian goalkeeper Camilo Vargas to smash it away.
Goals: Colombia 2, Panama 0 (15')
Rodriguez scored a penalty into the top right corner of the goal to give Colombia a point. Los Cafeteros There was a big rise before the first half was over.
Goals: Colombia 1, Panama 0 (8')
John Cordoba headed in a cross from James Rodriguez from a corner kick to give the team an early lead.
Colombia vs Panama: TV, time, streaming and how to watch
- time: 6pm ET
- position: State Farm Stadium (Glendale, Arizona)
- Cable TV: Fox Sports 1
- Streaming: Fox Sports App, Fubo (free trial)
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Copa America bracket: remaining schedule
Semi-finals: Tuesday, July 9
- Argentina vs. Venezuela or Canada, 9 p.m. ET
Semi-finals: Wednesday, July 10
- Uruguay or Brazil vs. Colombia or Panama, 9 p.m. ET
3rd Place Match: Saturday, July 13th
- July 9 loser vs. July 10 loser, 9pm ET
Final: Sunday, July 14
Winner of July 9 vs. Winner of July 10, 9pm ET
How to watch the 2024 Copa America
The 2024 Copa America quarter-finals will be broadcast across multiple channels and streaming services throughout the tournament.
- tv set: FOX Sports, FS1, Univision
- stream: fubo TV, YouTube TV, TUDN, ViX
2024 Copa America Championship Odds
Argentina is the favorite to win the 2024 Copa America, according to BetMGM soccer odds as of Friday afternoon.
- Argentina (+125)
- Brazil (+333)
- Colombia (+550)
- Uruguay (+550)
- Venezuela (+2500)
- Ecuador (+3300)
- Canada (+4000)
- Panama (+10000)
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Colombia and Panama: Records
Columbia:
Colombia currently has an unbeaten record of 26 matches, which includes wins in international friendlies against the United States, Spain, Mexico and Brazil.
Colombia's last defeat came on February 1, 2022, when they lost 0-1 to Argentina in a World Cup qualifier.
Panama:
Panama is looking to continue its winning streak at the Copa America, having lost their opening match 3-1 to Uruguay before bouncing back to beat the United States 2-1 in their second group stage match. They then beat Bolivia 3-1 to book their place in the quarterfinals.
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