The group stage of the 2024 Copa America is almost over, and Group B still has room for one more team to get its ticket to the knockout rounds. Mexico and Ecuador are tied on total points (three) and will compete against each other on Sunday at State Farm Stadium in Arizona to determine who will make it to the quarterfinals. Mexico suffered a 2-1 defeat to group leader Venezuela on Wednesday, while Ecuador defeated Jamaica 3-1 and retained second place ahead of the final day of play. This is essentially a knockout round with a lot at stake.
Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming match:
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- Date: Sunday June 30 | Time: 8:00 p.m.
- Place: State Farm Stadium — Glendale, AZ
- TV: Fox Sports 1, TUDN, Univision | Live stream: Fubo (try for free)
Storylines
Mexico: Head coach Jimmy Lozano selected a younger squad with an emphasis on Copa America as crucial preparation for the 2026 World Cup, where El Tri will serve as co-host. The group have struggled to convert their chances in front of goal, even on penalties, and are now on the brink of elimination from the Copa America. Luis Romo has stepped up in Edson Alvarez's absence due to his injury, but striker Santiago Gimenez is still struggling on the international stage. A must-win scenario awaits them and how they handle it will be the story of this match.
Ecuador: The group holds their own destiny in their own hands, a win or a draw will do, and they bounced back after losing captain Enner Valencia to a red card suspension with a win last time out. A solid win against Jamaica also gave them a goal difference tiebreaker going into the final game of the group stage. They will look to do some damage with the counterattack now that Valencia is back. He will be a threat for Mexico alongside 17-year-old Kendry Paez — who led the team in shots (six) last game and converted a penalty.
Group B table and schedule
| PLACE | TEAM | Member of Parliament | W | D | L | GF | GO | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Venezuela | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 6 |
| 2 | Ecuador | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | +1 | 3 |
| 3 | Mexico | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 4 | Jamaica | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 0 |
June 22
Ecuador 1, Venezuela 2
Mexico 0, Jamaica 0
June 26
Ecuador 3, Jamaica 1
Venezuela 1, Mexico 0
June 30th
Mexico vs. Ecuador, 8pm on FS1
Jamaica vs Venezuela, 8pm on FOX
Prediction
It will be make or break for both teams so expect the drama to overshadow any thoughts of good football. Two teams who have done themselves no favours in this tournament and it will go on to the final matchday with a result that puts Ecuador through. Choose: Mexico 1, Ecuador 1
