Copa America Power Rankings: USMNT outside of top four as Lionel Messi and Argentina lead the way

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Argentina

You can’t start at the top of the Copa América rankings without starting with Argentina, who are doing a good job of balancing their current stars and bringing in younger players as well. With your next appearance, Lionel Messi will set the record for caps in this competition, with 35, as he looks to lead his team to consecutive Copa América titles.

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Uruguay

Luis Suarez is back on the international stage for Uruguay, with Marcelo Bielsa getting the team back into form at the best possible time. Getting the best out of Darwin Núñez will be important, but it will also be Facundo Pellistri service and ward pressure. From back to front, this is a solid squad with the depth to challenge anyone in the tournament.

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Colombia

It almost feels like 2a and 2b between Uruguay and Colombia, as Los Cafeteros come into this tournament unbeaten in 23 consecutive games. Apart from the United States, SpainIt is Brazil During this race, Colombia cannot be underestimated as a contender for the crown.

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Brazil

This team is not balanced under the command of Dorival Júnior, but they have so much attacking talent that they won’t let them fall as one of the main contenders. It’s also a tournament where 17-year-old Endrick can make his mark before joining Real Madrid during the summer after his 18th birthday. At some point, a complete Real Madrid attack Vinícius Junior, Rodrygoand Endrick could make an appearance.

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U.S

Christian Pulisic is back where he debuted in the tournament for the United States in the 2016 Copa América with high expectations. The USMNT has had ups and downs in qualifying for this tournament, but is still among the top contenders to reach the round of 16.

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Ecuador

Enner Valencia together with Kendry Páez shows a balance between Ecuador’s past and present, as they are ready to show what they can do in this tournament. Suffering narrow defeats to Argentina and Italy, Ecuador can defend well but need to balance things better in attack to reach their full potential.

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Mexico

I struggle to know where to place Mexico. On the one hand, Mexico can score goals when Uriel Antuna is in tune, but defensively El Tri cannot keep up with top teams. They have bounced back from their defeat to Uruguay, but allowing seven goals in two Copa América warm-up games does not inspire confidence.

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Venezuela

A difficult team to classify, Venezuela has not played since March, when they drew with Guatemala. With a robust defense and Salomón Rondón leading the line, this Venezuelan team can get results, but having such a long break before a major tournament could affect them again.

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Canada

We’re in the early days of Jesse Marsch leading the Canucks, but they’ve already secured a notable draw against France in a friendly. Canada will need to improve and improve its midfield play, but with Afonso Davies and Johnathan David leading the team, they can get results.

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Jamaica

Leon Bailey is back… well, technically he’s in the squad but isn’t expected to appear in the Copa América after calling up the federation, but the Reggae Boyz are also without stalwart Andre Blake, at least to start the tournament, which is a huge blow defensively. When there is more noise outside the field than on it, it is difficult to advance in an international tournament.

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Paraguay

It is a very young Paraguayan team that, although heading in the right direction, makes you wonder if it will really be able to face tougher opponents. Brighton man Julio Enciso will play an important role in everything Paraguay does, but it also needs help.

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Panama

Heading into the Nations League semi-final, Panama has shone, especially in the midfield led by Adalberto Carrasquilla. They now need to shift into a new gear. If Panama somehow manages to get out of the group stage, that’s when we’ll see something special.

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Chile

With probably the highest average age in the tournament, it’s difficult to find something to like about this Chilean team. They will achieve their goals, but when faced with a more prepared team that does not engage in physical battles, they will falter.

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Costa Rica

Passing the golden generation, Costa Rica will enter its first tournament without Keylor Navas since 2008. Manfred Ugalde is a young attacker on the rise and Joel Campbell is still involved, but leaves questions to answer.

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Bolivia

Another team in transition, Bolivia do not have a focal point in attack now that their top scorer Marcelo Moreno has retired. Just giving a good account of yourself and starting to establish a platform for the future is the goal.

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Peru

Peru is essentially Chile, but with less star power. At the bottom of the World Cup Qualifying standings, this is a team just looking for a positive entry into the Copa América and they are hard to find.