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GROUP D FIXTURES MACTH DAY 3:
BRAZIL VS COLOMBIA JULY 2 9:OOPM EST COSTA RICA VS PARAGUAY JULY 2 9:OOPM EST
LUIS DIAZ
1 Goal, and
GROUP D - COPA AMERICA 2024
PARAGUAY
COPA AMERICA APPEARANCES: 39
COPA CHAMPIONSHIPS: 2
Under coach Daniel Garnero’s guidance, Paraguay seeks to break their streak of Copa America quarterfinal exits and advance into the knockout stage once more. With talents like Miguel Almirón from Newcastle, Antonio Sanabria, and the promising Julio Enciso from Brighton, Paraguay possesses skill and scoring prowess in attack. With 38 Copa América participations since their debut
in 1921, Paraguay holds the third-highest number of appearances in the tournament’s history. They clinched the title twice, first
in 1953 in Peru, defeating Brazil twice, and again in 1979, featuring South American soccer legends such as Roberto Fernández, Carlos Kiese, and Hugo Talavera. Paraguay’s rich history and determination make them a formidable contender in the Copa América.
3 Assists in
10 Apps in
Copa America
Tournaments
COSTA RICA
FIFA RANKING HISTORY
CURRENT 52 (April 2024) HIGHEST 13 (March 2015) LOWEST 93 (July 1996)
TEAM BREAKDOWN
COACH: Daniel Garnero
NICKNAME: La Albirroja (The White and Red) BEST TOURNAMENT RESULT: Champions x2
ON THE RISE: Julio Enciso (Brighton FC)
STAR MAN: MIGUEL ALMIRON
(Newcastle United)
COPA AMERICA APPEARANCES: 6
COPA CHAMPIONSHIPS: 0
The Costa Rica national team will play in the CONMEBOL Copa America for the sixth time. 2016 was the last edition where the Ticos participated in the tournament, and they have already reached the quarterfinals of the tournament twice. Will be a tough team to crack but don’t expect many surprises coming from the Ticos.
TEAM BREAKDOWN
COACH: Gustavo Alfaro
NICKNAME: Los Ticos (The Ticos)
BEST TOURNAMENT RESULT: Quarter Finals STAR MAN: Keylor Navas (Paris Saint Germain) ON THE RISE: Manfred Ugalde
(Spartak Moscow)
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