Venezuela vs Canada Copa America 2024 Venezuela is set to face Canada in the Copa America quarterfinals on Friday, July 5, at 9:00 PM ET (Saturday, July 6, at 6:30 AM IST) at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. This match represents a pivotal moment in the tournament as both teams compete for a place in the semifinals.
Venezuela’s Impressive Group Stage Performance
Venezuela’s rise to the summit of Group B has been truly impressive. Led by Fernando Batista, La Vinotinto collected a perfect nine points from their trio of group stage games, displaying both solid attacking and defensive capabilities. With six goals scored and only one conceded, their well-rounded style of play is evident. Their exceptional showing in the group stage now leads them to a showdown with Canada, the runners-up in Group A.
Canada’s Struggles Under New Management
Canada has encountered difficulties with their new manager, Jesse Marsch, struggling to score goals in recent matches. Despite this, they advanced to the knockout stage due to Chile and Peru not winning any matches. Jonathan David, a key player, scored Canada’s only goal in the group stage.
Match Details and Kick-Off Times
The highly anticipated quarterfinal match between Venezuela and Canada is set to kick off at:
9:00 PM ET (July 5)
6:00 PM PT (July 5)
2:00 AM BST (July 6)
6:30 AM IST (July 6)
Players to Watch
Salomón Rondón hHe has excelled as a player for Venezuela, scoring two goals in the competition. His notable 1.98 xG (expected goals) and 13 shots on target emphasize his crucial involvement in the team’s offensive tactics.
Jonathan David,Canada’s primary forward netted the sole goal for his team during the group stage. His contribution will be crucial for Canada’s advancement to the semifinals.
Team Squads
Venezuela: Joel Graterol, José David Contreras, Rafael Romo, Alexander González, Christian Makoun, Jhon Chancellor, Jon Aramburu, Miguel Navarro, Nahuel Ferraresi, Wilker Ángel, Yordan Osorio, Cristian Cásseres, Daniel Pereira, Eduard Bello, José Martínez, Telasco Segovia, Tomás Rincón, Yangel Herrera, Yeferson Soteldo, Darwin Machís, Eric Ramírez, Jefferson Savarino, Jhonder Cádiz, Kervin Andrade, Matías Lacava, Salomón Rondón. Managed by: Fernando Batista
Canada: The upcoming game is anticipated to be thrilling, with both teams vying for a spot in the Copa America 2024 semifinals. The roster includes Dayne St. Clair, Maxime Crépeau, Tom McGill, Alistair Johnston, Alphonso Davies, Derek Cornelius, Joel Waterman, Kamal Miller, Kyle Hiebert, Luc De Fougerolles, Moïse Bombito, Richie Laryea, Ali Ahmed, Ismaël Koné, Jonathan Osorio, Mathieu Choinière, Samuel Piette, Stephen Eustaquio, Cyle Larin, Jacen Russell-Rowe, Jacob Shaffelburg, Jonathan David, Liam Millar, Tajon Buchanan, Tani Oluwaseyi, Theo Bair, led by Head Coach Jesse Marsch.
PREDICTED LINEUPS
Venezuela (4-2-3-1): Romo (GK), Aramburu, Angel, Osorio, Gonzalez, Herrera, Martinez, Soteldo, Segovia, Bello, Rondon
Canada (4-2-3-1): Crepeau (GK), Davies, Cornelius, Bombito, Johnston, Eustaquio, Osorio, Shaffelburg, David, Laryea, Larin
Copa America 2024 Schedule: Complete List of Fixtures in Copa America
Quarter-Finals
| 1A vs 2B | July 5 | 6:30 am | |
| 1B vs 2A | July 6 | 6:30 am | |
| 1D vs 2C | July 7 | 3:30 am | |
| 1C vs 2D | July 7 | 6:30 am |
Semi-Finals
| 1A/2B vs 1B/2A | July 10 | 5:30 am | |
| 1C/2D vs 1D/2C | July 11 | 5:30 am |
3rd Place Playoff
| Loser SF 1 vs Loser SF 2 | July 14 | 5:30 am |
Final
| Winner SF 1 vs Winner SF 2 | July 15 | 5:30 am |
Copa America 2024: Qualified Teams to Quarter-Finals
