On June 30, Beijing time, the final round of Group A of the 2024 Copa America ended with two matchups. In the end, defending champions Argentina beat Peru 2-0 thanks to Lautaro's brace. The old powerhouse Chile was held to a 0-0 draw by Canada.
After 3 rounds, Argentina won all 3 games and accumulated 9 points, scored 5 goals and conceded 0 goals, and won the first place in the group. Canada, on the other hand, has 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss, accumulating 4 points, and the two teams have joined hands to qualify. Chile has 2 points from 0 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, and Peru with 0 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses are ranked 3rd and 4th in the group respectively, and the two teams are out together. Chile's upset and failure to qualify for the knockout round is undoubtedly the biggest upset since the start of this Copa America.
As we all know, Chile has won the Copa America twice (2015, 2016), and Chile was even the biggest stumbling block for Messi to win the Copa America at that time. Even after so many years, Chile is still ranked 40th in the world, which is considered a second-rate team in South America.
Unfortunately, it has been difficult for Chile to have a new force in the team in recent years, with 35-year-old Sanchez, 34-year-old Vargas and 41-year-old Bravo still playing in the team's main positions. In the end, Chile, which is seriously aging, finally tasted the bitter fruit in this Copa America. After missing the Qatar World Cup, he was disgraced by 0 wins and 0 goals in the Copa America.
After the Group A finale, Argentina will face the runners-up in Group B in the round of eight of the Copa America, while Canada will play the top of Group B. At 8 a.m. on July 1, the final round of Group B will begin, Mexico vs Ecuador, Jamaica vs Venezuela. Venezuela are currently top of Group B with six points from two consecutive wins, while Ecuador and Mexico are both on three points.