Even if Brazil somehow loses to Colombia, the dream of the quarters will remain in front of the Selecao. For this, however, they have to go through difficult equations.
Argentina have got their quarter-final opponents, but Brazil are still waiting to reach the last eight. Darival Jr. can be somewhat worried. Brazil started the tournament with a draw against Costa Rica and lost to Paraguay in the last match. But they are still not confirmed for the quarter finals. There is even a fear of being left out.
Brazil, who have collected 4 points in the first two matches, will play against Colombia in the last match of the group on Wednesday. In this match they have to win or take a point. Only then will the quarter finals be confirmed. Even if Brazil somehow loses to Colombia, the dream of the quarters will remain in front of the Selecao. For this, however, they have to go through difficult equations.
At the same time, Costa Rica and Paraguay will meet in their last match from ‘D’ group. Brazil will have to look at the results of that match. If Costa Rica defeats Paraguay by at least 4-0 in this match, Costa Rica will advance to the quarters despite the points being equal. If Brazil loses by even 1 goal against Colombia, Costa Rica must win by at least 6 goals. If we lose by 2 goals, we have to score 5 goals. The bigger the margin of Brazil’s loss, the less goals Costa Rica will win.
However, Colombia’s recent performance is worrying Brazil. Rodriguez undefeated in 25 consecutive matches. Colombia last lost to Argentina in 2022. Brazil did not care in front of Nestor Lorenzo’s team in the next round. On November 16, 2023, they beat Brazil 2-1 in World Cup qualifiers. So it is a revenge match in front of Brazil. On the other hand, Colombia is on the brink of back-to-back losses in Brazil. Also, the opportunity to win three consecutive matches in the group stage for the first time in Copa America after 2019.
