On July 4, the group stage of the Copa América concluded, with eight teams advancing to the knockout rounds. An interesting fact is that the coaches of all the group winners in this edition of the tournament are Argentine.
A Group Winner: Argentina – Lionel Scaloni
Since taking charge of the Argentine national team in 2018, Scaloni has enjoyed great success, leading them in 72 matches with a record of 54 wins, 12 draws, and 6 losses. During his tenure, he has won 1 World Cup, 1 Copa América, and 1 Super Copa America.
B Group Winner: Venezuela – Fernando Batista
After guiding Venezuela to victories over Ecuador, Mexico, and their own nation, Batista has been hailed as one of the surprises of this Copa América. He previously coached the Argentine youth team and even served as the Argentina U23 coach for the 2021 Olympics.
C Group Winner: Uruguay – Marcelo Bielsa
The oldest among the four at 68 years old, Marcelo Bielsa’s Uruguay impressed in the group stage, scoring 9 goals in 3 matches, making them one of the favorites to win the title. He also coached the Argentine national team from 1999 to 2004, overseeing a total of 68 matches.
D Group Winner: Colombia – Nestor Lorenzo
As a player, Nestor Lorenzo had stints with the Argentine youth team, Boca Juniors, and Banfield. The team he now manages, Colombia, is currently unbeaten in 26 consecutive matches across all competitions.
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