Ten countries were split into two groups of five, with the top four from each group advancing to the quarter-finals. Hosts Brazil - third in Fifa's world rankings - got the tournament under way with a3-0 win against Venezuelain Brasilia. They were joined in the last eight by Uruguay, Paraguay, Chile, Peru, Colombia and Ecuador. Video content Video caption: Blackburn's Ben Brereton scores for Chile in Copa America Blackburn's Ben Brereton scores for Chile in Copa AmericaTwo of the four quarter-finals were decided on penalties - Uruguay, the most successful side in the competition's history, lost to Colombia, while 2019 runners-up Peru beat Paraguay. In the semi-finals, Argentina needed penalties to get past Colombia, while Brazil beat Peru 1-0.

Source: BBC July 01, 2021 18:56 UTC