Frank Christian
The Copa America 2024 has reached a crucial stage as the quarterfinals are set to begin.
With single-elimination knockout matches, the tournament enters a phase where every game is pivotal and any team can be a game-changer.
The matchups in the quarterfinals are predetermined based on the teams’ performance in the group stage, determining if they finished as a group winner or runner-up.
For fans gearing up for the quarterfinal action in the United States, here is a detailed guide to the Copa America 2024 quarterfinals.
Copa America 2024 Quarterfinals Fixture Schedule
The quarterfinal matchups have been finalized, and below are the scheduled dates, times, and locations:
| Date | Time (ET) | Match | Location |
| July 4, 2024 | 9 p.m. | QF1: Group A winner vs. Group B runner-up | Houston, TX (NRG Stadium) |
| July 5, 2024 | 9 p.m. | QF2: Group B winner vs. Group A runner-up | Arlington, TX (AT&T Stadium) |
| July 6, 2024 | 6 p.m. | QF3: Group C winner vs. Group D runner-up | Las Vegas, NV (Allegiant Stadium) |
| July 6, 2024 | 9 p.m. | QF4: Group D winner vs. Group C runner-up | Glendale, AZ (State Farm Stadium) |
Teams and Bracket in Copa America 2024 Quarterfinals
The Copa America quarterfinals will produce two finalists through the bracket system. The teams in each half of the bracket are as follows:
- Bracket Half 1: Argentina, Venezuela, Group A Winner/Runner-up, Group B Winner/Runner-up
- Bracket Half 2: Group C Winner, Group D Winner, Group C Runner-up, Group D Runner-up
Quarterfinal Format at Copa America 2024
The quarterfinals kick off the knockout rounds where each match is a do-or-die affair with no room for error.
In case of a tie at the end of regulation time, the match proceeds to extra time, followed by a penalty shootout if needed to determine a winner.
Advancement at Copa America 2024
With 16 teams initially qualifying for the Copa America, the tournament format progresses through:
Group Stage:
The group stage consists of round-robin matches among four teams in each group, with the top two from each group advancing to the knockout stage based on points, goal difference, and goals scored.
Knockout Rounds:
The knockout rounds starting from the quarterfinals are single-elimination matches where winners proceed to the semifinals and eventually to the final if they emerge victorious after regulation time or extra time.
