5 matches to look forward to at Copa America 2020

#2 Brazil vs Colombia

Brazil vs Colombia would be one of the marquee clashes to look forward to at the 2020 Copa America.

Although the 5-time World Cup and 9-time Copa winners have won 19 of their 32 meetings with Colombia (while losing thrice), recent meetings between the sides have been competitive affairs.

Since a 1-0 loss to Colombia at the 2015 Copa, Brazil have won 2 of their next 4 meetings against the 2001 Copa winners, which includes draws in their last 2 meetings (2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier and a friendly).

#1 Argentina vs Uruguay

Sergio Aguero (Argentina) exults after scoring against Uruguay

This is the heavyweight group-stage match-up which would not look out of place in the title round either.

14-time Copa winners Argentina have beaten 15-time winners Uruguay 87 times in 189 meetings between the pair, while losing 57 times and drawing on the other occasions.

Since a 3-2 defeat in the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, Argentina are without a defeat in their next four games against Uruguay, keeping a clean sheet in three of them. The pair's last Copa meeting ended in a solitary goal victory for eventual finalists Argentina.

Albiceleste captain Lionel's Messi's five goals against Uruguay are the most he has scored against any international opposition (along with Brazil).

You may also like: Lionel Messi's top-5 international opponents

About the author

Bhargav is a veteran sports journalist and editor at Sportskeeda, with a rich professional experience of 17 years, working for the likes of Siemens and Bombay Dyeing. An avid football and tennis follower for over three decades, Bhargav uses his vast knowledge and experience, attention to detail, an unbiased yet interesting writing style, and thorough research to craft insightful articles, which have raked in over 18 million reads so far.

Bhargav supports Italy at national level, a team steeped in tradition and history according to him. He still harbors the heartbreak from the Azzurri’s 1994 FIFA World Cup final defeat against Brazil, and protagonist-turned-antagonist from the game, ‘Divine Ponytail’ Roberto Baggio is his all-time favorite player. His favorite manager is Marcelo Lippi, who ended Italy’s 24-year wait for the World Cup trophy, winning it in 2006.

Outside Europe’s top five leagues, he follows the MLS following Lionel Messi’s move in 2023 but favors Cristiano Ronaldo in the G.O.A.T. debate. During his free time, Bhargav enjoys driving off to new places and singing.

Know More

Edited by Musab Abid