Second in the group will face Uruguay; Colombia and Brazil to battle for top spot in final round

On June 29, the second round of Copa America group stage matches concluded with Colombia topping Group D on six points, securing their place in the knockout stage. Brazil, with four points, sits second and still has a chance to snatch the group’s first position in the final round.

Colombia has faced little resistance in its first two games, leading 2-0 at halftime in the opener before eventually winning 2-1, despite Enzo Escobar’s consolation goal. In the second match, they dominated Costa Rica 3-0. Stars like James Rodríguez and Luis Díaz have shown impressive form, with the team scoring five goals in two games, second only to Uruguay’s tally in the tournament.

Brazil is striving to overcome a slow start, drawing frustratingly with Costa Rica in their opening game, and with Vinícius Jr., a strong contender for the Ballon d’Or, failing to impress. However, the Seleção responded with a 4-1 victory over Paraguay in the second round, a result that, while aided by referee decisions and opponent errors, showed some resurgence in their attacking play.

According to the Copa America format, the Group D leader will face the runner-up from Group C, while the second-place team from Group D will take on the Group C winner. With Uruguay, who have scored eight goals in two matches, highly likely to top Group C, both Colombia and Brazil will give their all for the first-place finish. The showdowns featuring wingers like Díaz, Vinícius, and Rodrygo promise to delight fans with pure football spectacle, including the now-rare sight of rainbow flicks reminiscent of European football.