On July 4th, the Copa América group stage concluded, with 8 teams advancing to the knockout rounds. Notably, all of the group winners in this edition of the Copa América are managed by Argentine coaches.
Group A Winner Argentina: Lionel Scaloni
Argentine coach Lionel Scaloni, at the helm of his country’s national team since 2018, has achieved remarkable success. He has led Argentina in 72 matches, boasting a record of 54 wins, 12 draws, and 6 losses. During his tenure, he has secured a World Cup title, a Copa América victory, and a European-South American Super Cup championship.
Group B Winner Venezuela: Fernando Batista
Batista’s Venezuela, after securing victories against Ecuador, Mexico, and Venezuela, have been hailed as one of the tournament’s pleasant surprises. He previously served as coach of Argentina’s youth teams, even leading them to the 2021 Olympics as the coach of Argentina’s U23 team.
Group C Winner Uruguay: Marcelo Bielsa
At 68 years old, Marcelo Bielsa is the eldest among the four. Uruguay, who put on a dazzling display in the group stage, scoring 9 goals in 3 matches, are considered one of the tournament’s favorites. He also held the position of Argentina’s national team manager from 1999 to 2004, overseeing 68 matches.
Group D Winner Colombia: Néstor Lorenzo
Néstor Lorenzo, who played for Argentina’s youth team, Boca Juniors, and Banfield during his playing days, has guided Colombia to a remarkable 26-game unbeaten streak across all competitions.
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