Frank Christian
The upcoming Copa America tournament in 2024 will feature 16 teams, including 10 from CONMEBOL and the six best teams from CONCACAF, vying for the prestigious trophy.
The teams will be divided into four groups, each consisting of four teams, with only the top two from each group advancing to the knockout stage.
When teams are tied in points, how will the qualification process work, and what criteria will be used to break the tie? The Sporting News provides an insight into the rules used to determine the group standings.
Deciding Copa America 2024 Groups in Case of a Tie
In case of teams finishing with an equal number of points in the Copa America 2024 group stage, CONMEBOL has outlined several criteria to establish the tiebreaker:
1. Goal difference in all group matches where the team with the better goal difference advances, which is calculated by subtracting goals conceded from goals scored.
2. Total number of goals scored in all group matches to determine the stronger team.
3. Head-to-head record in matches between tied teams in the group stage, with various sub-criteria to decide the best team.
- Points obtained in head-to-head matches
- Goal difference in head-to-head matches
- Total goals scored in head-to-head matches
4. Red cards received by the teams will be considered.
5. The number of yellow cards accumulated by the teams.
6. If still tied, the final decision will be by a drawing of lots.
Copa America 2024 Group Composition
The 16 teams participating in Copa America 2024 are split into four groups, each containing four teams.
| Group A | Group B | Group C | Group D |
| Argentina | Mexico | USA | Brazil |
| Peru | Ecuador | Uruguay | Colombia |
| Chile | Venezuela | Panama | Paraguay |
| Canada | Jamaica | Bolivia | Costa Rica |
Copa America 2024 Knockout Stage Schedule
Copa America 2024 Quarterfinals
Copa America 2024 Semifinals
Copa America 2024 Third-Place Match
Copa America 2024 Final
