Argentina never do it the easy way, but they have just about made it into the Copa America quarter-finals. After their win against Nigeria at the World Cup last year, Lionel Messi and co are rescued themselves again with a 2-0 win against Qatar. Copa America quarter-final fixtures Most Copa America quarter-final fixtures have yet […]
Argentina never do it the easy way, but they have just about made it into the Copa America quarter-finals.
After their win against Nigeria at the World Cup last year, Lionel Messi and co are rescued themselves again with a 2-0 win against Qatar.
Most Copa America quarter-final fixtures have yet to be decided, but Argentina’s opponent is confirmed.
They will face Venezuela on Friday at the Maracana.
Full Copa America quarter-final fixtures are as follows (UK time):
The top two from all three groups will automatically qualify for the quarter-final stage.
Those that finish fourth will automatically be eliminated – but third place still has a chance to qualify.
The two best teams who finish in third position in each group will progress to the last eight.
Should two teams, either in their group or for the best of the third placed teams, draw level on points – it could be decided by drawing lots.
Goal difference will be the next decider, before it goes to goals scored.
If sides are still level after that, a draw of lots will be determine who goes into the quarter-finals.
Argentina have old rivals Brazil to thank for making their task a lot easier than it might have been.
The Selecao’s 5-0 thrashing of Peru means Lionel Messi and co need only to beat Qatar to qualify for the quarter-finals.
A draw will also be enough if Paraguay lose to Colombia by three goals or more and Japan’s game against Ecuador in Group C ends in a tie.
