The CONMEBOL Copa América is the oldest national team championship in the world, and it has a rich history of exciting matches. One of the most anticipated games is the match for third place which determines the bronze medalist. This year’s match will take place on Saturday, July 13th, at the impressive Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, with a capacity of 74,500 people. This iconic stadium is ready to host another thrilling chapter in the Copa América’s long and exciting history.
A Look Back at Copa América’s Third-Place Matches
The match for third place has seen some incredible moments throughout the years. In Argentina 2011, Peru, a two-time champion of the tournament, faced Venezuela, who had reached the semifinals for the first time. Peru emerged victorious with a 4-1 win, thanks to a hat-trick by the legendary Paolo Guerrero. This victory marked the start of a trend for Peru as they would go on to win this match again in the next Copa América.
In Chile 2015, Peru faced Paraguay in a match for third place, marking a repeat of their 2011 victory. Peru’s coach, Ricardo Gareca, guided them to a 2-0 win over Ramón Díaz’s Paraguay team. Another goal from Paolo Guerrero sealed the deal, securing third place for Peru for the second consecutive time.
The Copa Centenario United States 2016 saw a Concacaf team make it to the third-place match. The host nation, United States, led by Clint Dempsey, reached the semifinals for the second time in their history. They faced Colombia, led by José Pekerman, who had reached the quarterfinals in the previous World Cup. Colombia emerged victorious with a 1-0 win, thanks to a goal from Carlos Bacca.
The Latest Battles for Bronze
The CONMEBOL Copa América Brazil 2019™ saw an interesting twist: the third-place match featured the same opponents as the previous two finals, Argentina and Chile. Argentina, coached by Lionel Scaloni, ended up defeating Chile 2-1 with goals from Sergio Agüero and Paulo Dybala.
In the last CONMEBOL Copa América, held in Brazil in 2021, Colombia and Peru clashed once again in the third-place match. This was a nail-biter that ended in favor of Colombia with a 3-2 score. A goal by Luis Díaz, who was the tournament’s top scorer, sealed the victory in stoppage time.
A Thrilling Conclusion Awaits
The matches for third place in the CONMEBOL Copa América have delivered many exciting stories. The Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte is ready to host the next chapter in this exciting competition. For those who want to be part of the action, tickets are still available!
