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#3 Uruguay | Coach: Oscar Tabarez
Record champions Uruguay will enter Copa America 2021 in search of what could possibly be their 16th title. Despite their utter dominance in the competition, having reached a total of 21 finals, most of their success came in prior to 2000. La Celeste have only reached one final since the turn of the century, which was when they won the competition back in 2011.
Oscar Tabarez has one of the more impressive pools of players to choose from in comparison to the other Copa America 2021 sides. His options include in-form veteran strikers Edinson Cavani and Luis Suarez in attack. Tabarez also has the likes of Rodrigo Bentancur and Fede Valverde in the middle, along with Jose Maria Gimenez and Diego Godin at the back.
With a good mix of experienced stars and some impressive young players on their side, Uruguay could fancy their chances this summer.
#2 Argentina | Coach: Lionel Scaloni
Argentina have arguably endured the most turbulent period among the well-established nations in Copa America. With no title to show for since 1993 and four runner-up medals in a 12-year-span, La Albiceleste are in dire need of a strong run at Copa America 2021.
Lionel Scaloni's men will hope to break their winless streak in style. The 43-year-old has an interesting set of players to call upon, such as Lautaro Martinez, Rodrigo De Paul, Angel Di Maria, and of course, Lionel Messi.
Copa America 2021 could be an opportunity to make amends for their two final losses in 2015 and 2016, losing on penalties on both occasions.
#1 Brazil | Coach: Tite
Nine-time Copa America winners Brazil enter the tournament as the favorites to retain their crown and win it for the tenth time in their history. The Selecao had a brilliant campaign in 2019 as Tite's men lifted the trophy for the first time since 2007, winning 3-1 in the final against underdogs Peru.
Dani Alves put in an inspired display during the competition and won the Golden Ball award, while Everton and Alisson Becker won the Golden Boot and Golden Glove respectively. With Neymar expected to be fit and available for selection, Brazil have a brilliant opportunity to win successive Copas America for the first time in over a decade.
Apart from the superstar forward, the likes of Marquinhos, Fabinho, Thiago Silva, Dani Alves, and other high-profile names are also expected to be called up.
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