Copa America 2024 Group A Predictions, Fixtures, History and Odds: Argentina, Peru, Chile, and Canada

With just a few days left for this year's most prestigious tournament for national teams in South America, which will be held in the United States, fans are anticipating their teams to reach the final stage of the Copa America 2024 tournament. Bookmakers consider Argentina the top favorite to finish at the top of Group A, ahead of Peru, Chile, and Canada. Here at Telecom Asia Sport, our expert team has taken a closer look at what the Group A standings might look like and the betting odds. 

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• June 21: Argentina vs Canada at Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta, GA)
• June 22: Peru vs Chile at AT&T Stadium (Arlington, TX)

• June 25: Peru vs Canada at Children’s Mercy Park (Kansas City, MO)
• June 26: Chile vs Argentina at MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, NJ)

• June 30: Argentina vs Peru at Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Gardens, FL)
• June 30: Canada vs Chile at the Exploria Stadium (Orlando, FL)

Goalkeepers: Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa), Franco Armani (River Plate), Geronimo Rulli (Ajax)

Defenders: Gonzalo Montiel (Nottingham Forest), Nahuel Molina (Atletico Madrid), Leonardo Balerdi (Marseille), Cristian Romero (Tottenham Hotspur), Nicolas Otamendi (Benfica), German Pezzella (Real Betis), Lucas Martinez Quarta (Fiorentina), Lisandro Martinez (Manchester United), Marcos Acuna (Sevilla), Nicolas Tagliafico (Lyon), Valentin Barco (Brighton)

Midfielders: Rodrigo De Paul (Atletico Madrid), Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool), Enzo Fernandez (Chelsea), Leandro Paredes (Roma), Guido Rodriguez (Real Betis), Exequiel Palacios (Bayer Leverkusen), Giovani Lo Celso (Tottenham Hotspur), Valentin Carboni (Monza)

Forwards: Lionel Messi (Inter Miami), Angel Di Maria (Benfica) Lautaro Martinez (Inter Milan), Julian Alvarez (Manchester City), Nicolas Gonzalez (Fiorentina), Angel Correa (Atletico Madrid), Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United)

The defending champion, Argentina, has a favorable group to advance to the knockout stage. Bookmakers have listed the 2022 FIFA World Cup Champions as the favorites to win Group A and the favorites to retain their Copa America title with odds in their favor. Since the 2015 Copa America, Argentina has only failed to top the group once. Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has included a mix of experienced players, including Argentina's all-time top scorer Lionel Messi, Angel Di Maria, Emiliano Martinez, Nicolas Otamendi, and others.

Argentina has won the tournament fifteen times, the joint-record holder with Uruguay. Argentina is also the only team to win the title three consecutive times (1945–1947). They are the second runner-up in the Copa American tournament, with a record of 14 times. 

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Goalkeepers: Claudio Bravo (Real Betis), Brayan Cortés (Colo-Colo), Gabriel Arias (Racing)

Defenders: Mauricio Isla (Independiente), Paulo Díaz (River Plate), Gabriel Suazo (Toulouse), Francisco Sierralta (Watford), Igor Lichnovsky (América), Matías Catalán (Talleres), Nicolás Fernández (Audax Italiano), Thomas Galdames (Godoy Cruz)

Midfielders: Marcelino Núñez (Norwich City), Esteban Pavez (Colo-Colo), Rodrigo Echeverría (Huracán), Darío Osorio (Midtjylland), César Pérez (Unión La Calera)Lucas Assadi (Universidad de Chile)

Forwards: Alexis Sánchez (Internazionale), Eduardo Vargas (Atlético Mineiro), Ben Brereton Díaz (Sheffield United), Víctor Dávila (CSKA Moscow), Alexander Aravena (Universidad Católica), Marcos Bolados (Colo-Colo), Cristián Zavala (Colo-Colo)

Chile is considered the second-favorite team to advance to the knockout stage in Group A by bookmakers, despite struggling with form in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification. Chile sits in eighth place in the qualification table with five points and has only scored three goals so far in the qualifier. Chile's new coach, Ricardo Gareca, will hope his squad can get back to form and advance to the knockout stage. Since the 2004 Copa America, Chile has consistently advanced to the knockout stage in subsequent editions after failing to qualify in 2004. So we back them up to advance to the knockout stage as a second runner-up. 

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Goalkeepers: Diego Romero (Universitario de Deportes), Carlos Caceda (FBC Melgar), Pedro Gallese (Orlando City) Renato Alfredo Solis Salinas (Sporting Cristal)

Defenders: Luis Abram (Atlanta Unites), Luis Advincula (Boca Juniors), Miguel Araujo (Portland Timbers), Carlos Ascues (Cesar Vallejo), Alexander Callens (AEK), Aldo Corzo (Universitario de Deportes), Marcos Lopez (Feyernord), Erick Noriega (Comerciantes Unidos), Anderson Santamaria (Atlas), Oliver Sonne(Silkeborg), Miguel Trauco (Criciuma).

Midfielders: Wilder Cartagena (Orlando City), Jesus Castillo (Gil Vicente), Sergio Pena (Malmo FF), Piero Alvadir Quispe Cordova (U.N.A.M Pumas), Martin Tavara (Sporting Cristal), Franco Zanelatto (A. Lima)

Forwards: Edison Flores (Universitario de Deportes), Joao Grimaldo (Sporting Cristal), Gianluca Lapadula (Cagilari), Paolo Guerrero (Cesar Vallejo), Andy Polo (Universitario de Deportes), Bryan Reyna (CA Belgrano de Cordoba), Jose Rivera (Universitario de Deportes), Alex Valera (Universitario de Deportes).

Peru is considered the third favorite to advance, but it wouldn't be surprising if they made it to the elimination round. Peru has advanced to the knockout round in their last 10 Copa America appearances, and they even finished as runners-up in 2019.

Peru has a strong history in Copa America, having won two titles, and they have consistently been competitive, often advancing to the later stages of the tournament. Their historical record in the tournament and strong performances set high expectations for their campaign in the 2024 edition. Peru made it to the last four in four of their last five Copas, besides having won the tournament twice (1939 and 1975). Their recent best was a runner-up finish in the 2019 edition that was held in Brazil.

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Goalkeepers: Maxime Crepeau (Portland Timbers), Jonathan Sirois (CF Montreal), Dayne St.Clair (Minnesota United)

Defenders: Moise Bombito (Colorado Rapids), Derek Cornelius (Malmo FF), Alphonso Davies (Bayern Munich), Luc De Fougerolles (Fulham), Alistair Johnston (Celtic), Kamal Miller (Portland Timbers), Joel Waterman (CF Montreal)

Midfielders: Mathieu Choiniere (CF Montreal), Stephen Eustaquio (FC Porto), Ismael Kone (Watford),  Samuel Piette (CF Montreal).

Forwards: Theo Bair (Motherwell), Tajor Buchanan (Inter), Jonathan David (Lille), Cyle Larin (Mallorca), Liam Millar (Preston), Jacen Russell-Rowe (Columbus Crew), Jacob Shaffelburg (Nashville SC), Ike Ugbo (Sheffield Wed)

Canada is considered an underdog in Group A by bookmakers, given their chances of advancing to qualify for the knockout stage at 3.50 odds. The Great White North team advances to the Copa America in the playoff promotions of the CONCACAF by beating Trinidad & Tobago in the final stage. Canada coach Jesse Marsch will believe in the experience of players like Alphonso Davies and Jonathan David to see if they have a chance of pulling off an upset in the 2024 Copa America tournament.

Canada will be taking part in their first-ever Copa America when they land in the USA. It is worth noting that Canada is a two-time CONCACAF Gold Cup champion and will be hoping to make an impact when they make their debut in the Copa America.

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After careful analysis, we predict Argentina to win the group and Chile to come in second in the group. You may consider placing your bet on Argentina to win Group A at 1.25 odds and Chile to qualify at 2.00 odds on Bet365.

The odds for the Copa America 2024 group stage are provided by Bet365, and they have provided the best odds for group-stage betting. 

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