The Copa America has eliminated four nations, including the two Asian visitors, and now the stage is set for the final eight teams to battle for the title.
The field is wide open as the traditional powers Argentina, Chile, Brazil, and even perfect Colombia and Uruguay have all struggled at times in the competition. With that in mind, here are the picks for our PST writers, and as you can imagine, it’s all over the place in what promises to be an entertaining and exciting final eight. A potential Brazil v. Argentina semifinal matchup would be mouth-watering, while Colombia and Chile meet in the quarters in a matchup that tells you just how brutal this competition can be.
Who do you have going all the way in the South American tournament? Will Lionel Messi carry Argentina to his first major international title? Will James Rodriguez or Alexis Sanchez reignite their career? Can Luis Suarez best his Barcelona teammate and help Edinson Cavani to the crown?
Kyle Bonn
Quarterfinals:
Brazil def. Paraguay
Venezuela def. Argentina
Chile def. Colombia
Uruguay def. Peru
Semifinals:
Brazil def. Venezuela
Chile def. Uruguay
Final:
Brazil def. Chile
Joe Prince-Wright
Quarterfinals:
Brazil def. Paraguay
Argentina def. Venezuela
Chile def. Colombia
Uruguay def. Peru
Semifinals:
Brazil def. Argentina
Chile def. Uruguay
Final:
Brazil def. Chile
Daniel Karell
Quarterfinals:
Brazil def. Paraguay
Venezuela def. Argentina
Colombia def. Chile
Uruguay def. Peru
Semifinals:
Venezuela def. Brazil
Uruguay def. Colombia
Final:
Uruguay def. Venezuela
Nick Mendola
Quarterfinals:
Brazil def. Paraguay
Argentina def. Venezuela
Colombia def. Chile
Uruguay def. Peru
Semifinals:
Argentina def. Brazil
Uruguay def. Colombia
Final:
Argentina def. Uruguay