The knockout stage of the 2024 Copa America continues today in Arlington, Texas, with Group B winners Venezuela facing Copa America debutant Canada to determine who will face tournament favorite Argentina in the semifinals.
Venezuela went through the group stage of the Copa America undefeated for the first time. They scored six goals, the second-most in group play, including two each from vice-captains Salomon Rondon and Eduardo Bello. The team reached the quarterfinals again after losing in the 2021 Copa America.
Canada's Copa America debut has gone smoothly, despite being in one of the toughest groups in the tournament. They were in Group A with Argentina, 2015 and 2016 Copa America winners Chile, and 2019 runner-up Peru. After a 2-0 loss to Argentina in their first match of the tournament, they beat Peru 1-0 and drew 0-0 with Chile. Jonathan David's goal against Peru remains Canada's only goal of the tournament so far.
This will be the third time these two teams have met in an international match but their first time in a tournament format – they drew 2-2 on June 1, 2007 and 1-1 on May 29, 2010.
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Venezuela vs Canada: Time, TV, Streaming, How to Watch
- time: 9pm ET
- position: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
- tv set: FS1
- Streaming: Fox Sports app, fuboTV
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Betting on Venezuela vs Canada: Copa America odds and spreads
Venezuela has a slight chance of reaching the semi-finals of the 2024 Copa America, according to the latest soccer odds from BetMGM.
- Money Line: Venezuela (+165), United (+188), Canada (+200)
- Over/Under: 2.5 Goals
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Venezuela's starting lineup
Canada's starting lineup
Venezuela vs Canada Predictions
Sports Mall: Venezuela 1, Canada 1 (Venezuela wins on penalties)
Joel Lefebvre wrote, “Canada is a tenacious team, but in a game that will require composure, I believe the experience of a player like Rondon can carry Venezuela to victory.”
Live score: Venezuela wins
Aidan Perkins said: “Canada have some big name players like Davies and David, while Venezuela are led by the experienced Rondon, the former West Bromwich and Everton forward who has scored 41 goals for his country. It will be a close game but Venezuela can aim to reach the semi-finals if they can hold on for a win.”
Sports Skida: Venezuela 1, Canada 0
Soyoye Jedidiah wrote: “Venezuela has been one of the standout teams in the Copa America so far and will head into the weekend game on a three-game winning streak, while Canada has won just two of their last seven games across all competitions, has struggled in front of goal recently and could be eliminated from the competition on Friday.”
Copa America 2024 bracket: remaining schedule
Quarter finals
Thursday, July 4
- Argentina 1, Ecuador 1 (Argentina won 4-2 on penalties)
Friday, July 5
- Venezuela vs. Canada, 9 p.m. ET, Arlington, Texas
Saturday, July 6
- Panama vs. Colombia, 6 p.m. ET, Glendale, Arizona
- Uruguay vs. Brazil, 9 p.m. ET, Las Vegas
Semi-finals
Tuesday, July 9
- Argentina vs. TBD, 8 p.m. ET, East Rutherford, N.J.
Wednesday, July 10
- TBD vs. TBD, 8 p.m. ET, Charlotte, NC
Final game
Saturday, July 13
- Third Place Game, 8 p.m. ET, Charlotte, NC
Sunday, July 14
- Championship game, 8 p.m. ET, Miami
Copa America tickets: prices and availability
As of Friday morning, tickets for the quarterfinal match between Venezuela and Canada were still available on SeatGeek, starting at $115 apiece.
What is the Copa America tournament?
Copa America is one of the oldest football tournaments in the world. It began in 1916 with the participation of South American national teams, and since the 1990s has also invited national teams from North America and Asia.
This year's tournament will feature 10 teams from CONMEBOL (South American Football Confederation) and 6 teams from CONCACAF (Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Football Associations).
CONMEBOL teams:
- Argentina
- Bolivia
- Brazil
- Chile
- Columbia
- Ecuador
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Uruguay
- Venezuela
CONCACAF Teams:
- Jamaica
- Mexico
- Panama
- we
- Canada
- Costa Rica
Copa America odds: favourites
According to BetMGM, Argentina remains the favorite to win the 2024 Copa America.
- Argentina (-125)
- Brazil (+400)
- Colombia (+550)
- Uruguay (+550)
- Venezuela (+3300)
- Canada (+5000)
- Panama (+12500)
UEFA EuroCup: brackets and standings for remaining matches
Quarter finals
Friday, July 5
- Spain 2, Germany 1
- France 0, Portugal 0 (France wins 5-3 on penalties)
Saturday, July 6
- England v Switzerland, noon ET, Dusseldorf, Germany
- Netherlands vs. Türkiye, 3 p.m. ET, Berlin, Germany
Semi-finals
Tuesday, July 9
- Spain vs. France, 3 p.m. ET, Munich, Germany
Wednesday, July 10
- Netherlands/Türkiye vs. England/Switzerland, 3 p.m. ET, Dortmund, Germany
Final game
- TBD vs. TBD, 3pm ET, Berlin, Germany
Canada National Team Roster
Professional clubs are in brackets.
- Goalkeeper Dane St. Clair (Minnesota United)
- Defender Alistair Johnston (Celtic)
- Defender Luc de Fougerolle (Fulham)
- DF Kamal Miller (Portland Timbers)
- DF Joel Waterman (CF Montreal)
- Midfielder Samuel Piette (CF Montreal)
- Midfielder Stefan Eustachio (Porto) – Vice-captain
- Midfielder Ismael Koné (Watford)
- FW: Saill Larin (Mallorca)
- Forward Jonathan David (Lille)
- Forward Theo Bear (Motherwell)
- FW Jacen Russell Rowe (Columbus Crew)
- DF Derek Cornelius (Malmö FF)
- FW Jacob Schaffelberg (Nashville SC)
- DF Moise Bombito (Colorado Rapids)
- Goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau (Portland Timbers)
- FW Tajon Buchanan (Inter Milan)
- Goalkeeper Tom McGill (Brighton & Hove Albion)
- DF Alphonso Davies (Bayern Munich) – Captain
- DF Ali Ahmed (Vancouver Whitecaps)
- Midfielder Jonathan Osorio (Toronto FC)
- DF: Richie Larria (Toronto FC)
- Forward Liam Miller (Preston North End)
- Midfielder Mathieu Choignière (CF Montreal)
- FW Tani Oluwaseyi (Minnesota United)
- Defender Kyle Hebert (St. Louis City)
Venezuela National Team Roster
Professional clubs are in brackets.
- Goalkeeper Joel Graterol (America de Cali)
- Defender Nahuel Ferraresi (Sao Paulo)
- Defender: Jordan Osorio (Parma)
- Defender John Aramburu (Real Sociedad)
- Defender John Chancellor (Metropolitanos)
- Midfielder Yangel Herrera (Girona)
- Midfielder Jefferson Savarino (Botafogo)
- Midfielder Tomas Rincon (Santos) – Captain
- FW Johndel Cadiz (Famalicão)
- Midfielder Yeferson Soteldo (Grêmio)
- Midfielder Darwin Machis (Cadiz)
- Goalkeeper Jose Contreras (Aguilas Doradas)
- Midfielder Jose Martinez (Philadelphia Union)
- Defender: Christian Makoun (Anorthosis Famagusta)
- Defender Miguel Navarro (Talleres)
- MF Terrasco Segovia (Casa Pia)
- Midfielder Mathias Lacaba (Bizela)
- Midfielder Cristian Caceres (Toulouse)
- Forward Eric Ramirez (Atletico Nacional)
- Defender Wilker Angel (Criciuma)
- Defender Alexander Gonzalez (Emelek)
- Goalkeeper Rafael Romo (Universidad Católica)
- Forward Salomon Rondon (Pachuca) – Vice-captain
- Midfielder Kelvin Andrade (Fortaleza)
- Midfielder Eduardo Bello (Mazatlan)
- Midfielder Daniel Pereira (Austin FC)
Canadian players to watch:
Forward Jonathan David: The Lille striker scored his team's only goal of the tournament, was awarded nine fouls, tied for third-most in the tournament, and led the team in passing success with an 88% success rate against Chile, despite not scoring a goal.
Defender Alphonso Davies: Bayern Munich defender and captain Davies has been a key player for the team throughout their Copa America debut and will likely play a big role if they reach the semi-finals.
Venezuelan players to watch:
Forward Salomon RondonVenezuela's top scorer and vice-captain has been outstanding throughout the tournament. On Friday, he will become the player with the most appearances for the Venezuelan national team. His experience and goals will be key to Venezuela's chances of winning the tournament.
Forward Eduardo Bello: The midfielder was Rondon's second-leading scorer in the Copa America debut, scoring twice in the tournament, and he will be a key part of the attack. La Vino Tinto.
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