Brazil drawn in Group C alongside Colombia, Peru and Venezuela for 2015 Copa América

Brazil have been drawn in Group C alongside Colombia, Peru and Venezuela for the 2015 Copa América, which is held in Chile in June and July.  The Seleção, who have won the tournament eight times, start their campaign against Peru at Estadio Municipal Germán Becker in Temuco on 14th June. They then face Colombia in […]
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2014-11-25 12:29:00

Brazil have been drawn in Group C alongside Colombia, Peru and Venezuela for the 2015 Copa América, which is held in Chile in June and July. 

The Seleção, who have won the tournament eight times, start their campaign against Peru at Estadio Municipal Germán Becker in Temuco on 14th June.

They then face Colombia in Santiago’s Estadio Monumental three days later, before returning to Temuco to meet Venezuela on 21st June.

To be guaranteed a spot in the knock-out stages, Brazil need to finish in the top two, through the two best third placed teams will also progress.

For Dunga’s side, the Copa América offers a first chance for redemption after the disappointing end to this summer’s FIFA World Cup, while four years ago in Argentina, they also under performed with a quarter-final exit to eventual runners up Paraguay on penalties.

Despite their mixed recent form in competitive tournaments however, Dunga’s last spell in charge of Brazil yielded victory at the 2007 Copa América, where they beat Argentina 3-0 in the final.

To have a chance to avenge that defeat, the Albiceleste will have to overcome holders Uruguay, as well as Paraguay and Jamaica in Group B, while hosts Chile are up against Mexico, Ecuador and Bolivia in Group A.

2015 Copa América draw

Group A

Group B

Group C

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Nov 25, 2014