Brazil 1-1 Colombia: summary, score, goals, highlights Copa América
Brazil - Colombia: Live updates
Wondering when you can get your next fix of Copa America action? The group stage is now over and we're onto the real drama with the first round of knockout games coming up later this week.
Here's everything you need to know...
Colombia hold Brazil to a draw
That point is enough to send both teams through to the quarter-finals of Copa America but Colombia will be the happier of the two teams. As Group D winners Colombia will face Panama in the next round.
For Brazil? The small matter of in-form Uruguay.
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Peep peeeep peeeeeeeeep
That's the end of the game and there's real anger from the Brazil players as they were denied the chance to take a late corner kick.
The game finishes 1-1, Colombia progress as group winners!
Big save from Vargas!
The Colombia stopper is called into action to tip over a fizzing 20-yard strike from Bruno Guimaraes. Important intervention from the keeper.
Lapse of concentration from Cuesta and Vinicius is in behind the Colombia backline. He closes in on goal but Cuesta gets back in time to put in a crucial foot.
The ball bounces through to Vargas. Cuesta breathes a sigh of relief.
Endrick battles for a long ball up-field but he's penalised for a shove on Carlos Cuesta.
There will be five minutes of added time at the end of the second half.
Savarino makes good progress on the right flank and finds Endrick in space in the middle but the youngster's muscled off the ball. Brazil are running out of time to find a winner.
Brazil win a free kick on the edge of the own box. They've got plenty of attacking talent on the field now but it's Colombia who have created the better chances in this second half.
Will Endrick prove to be the hero again?
Final changes for Dorival Junior. Endrick and Douglas Luis enter the fray for Brazil.
Wondering what Brazil need to confirm their place in the quarter-finals? Here's everything you need to know as we head into the final five minutes of normal time...
Huge chance for Colombia!
Colombia pounce on a loose ball and set Luis Diaz free on the left. He sends in a perfect low cross along the six-yard box and Borre is there to meet it in space at the back post.
Borre fires over from close range, a huge chance goes begging!
As it stands, Colombia are going through as Group D winners. However a single goal for Brazil would see them leapfrog into first place in the group.
And that'll be James' last action.
He's coming off, to be replaced by Carrascal.
Pereira curls in the resultant free kick but it's headed clear and lands at the feet of James Rodriguez. The Colombia captain does well to hold onto the ball and win a throw-in for his team.
Brazil keep working the ball around in front of the Colombia backline, before whipping in a cross. Sanchez gets up well to win the ball and clears for a Brazil corner kick.
It's Brazil who are dominating the ball as we head into the final 15 minutes but Colombia are still posing a threat on the counter-attack.
Neat pass from Bruno Guimaraes finds Vini in space on the right.
And now Colombia make changes. It's Cordoba and Roos coming off for Borre and Uribe.
Double change for Brazil. Rodrygo and Gomez come off, Savarinho and Ederson come on.
Brilliant slaloming run from Bruno Guimaraes to bring the ball through midfield, skipping past Colombian challenges. He tries to slide a neat pass through to Raphinha on the right but Vargas comes out confidently to clear the danger.
Luis Diaz curls in a cross towards Jhon Cordoba but the striker's header is straight at Alisson Becker.
The pace of the game has slowed a little but there's still a real reason for Brazil to push. The winner of this game will face Panama, rather than Uruguay, in the quarter-final.
Good delivery by Pereira but Colombia get it clear and win a free kick as Sanchez is clattered in the box. Less than half an hour to go now, all to play for.
Brazil come forward again with Rodrygo on the left flank but Sanchez gets across with a brilliant sliding tackle. It'll be a corner kick to Brazil, Pereira to take it...
So close to a second for Raphinha!
The Barcelona man bends a fierce, curving strike just wide of Vargas' right-hand post. Another great hit from Raphinha, who already has one stunning free kick to his name today.
Raphinha is clipped on the edge of the Colombia box. There wasn't much contact but it was enough for a foul and Brazil have another free kick in a dangerous position.
Brazil break with Joao Gomes and Vini Jr, taking them into the Colombia box with some neat interplay. Vini tries to find Rodrygo in the middle but his cross is a little aimless and is easily cleared.
Rogrygo latches onto a long ball forward from Vinicius and brings his team up the field. Brazil try to cross but Mojica gets back to block it.
James Rodriguez takes a tumble in front of the linesman and cannot believe that he's not awarded a free kick. It looked soft, good decision from the official.
Another brilliant delivery from James Rodriguez finds the head of Jhon Duran but his effort is well off-target. Goal kick to Brazil.
Luis Diaz skips past Danilo on the left but his cross is hopelessly overhit and the chance goes begging for Colombia. They win a corner kick on the far side, which James will take.
There's a moment of panic for Marquinhos as he finds himself in a footrace with Cordoba but the experienced defender goes down under a slight touch and wins a free kick.
Luis Diaz is back on the left wing now and looking to make things happen for Colombia. He drifts inside with the ball but the Brazilian midfield marshals him well, forcing him to play back.
The second half starts at a more leisurely pace with Colombia playing the ball around the back.
Back to those substitutions...
For Brazil, Andreas Perreira replaces Lucas Paqueta.
Colombia's Deiver Machado is off, Johan Mojica comes on.
And we're back!
The second half is underway at Levis Stadium!
Teams are out for the second half
It looks like we're having some changes at the break...
What do Brazil need to qualify?
With Costa Rica currently two goals to the good against Paraguay, Brazil need at least a point against Colombia to be sure of their place in the quarter-finals.
If Costa Rica were to win and Brazil lost, with a goal difference swing of six goals, Brazil could be heading out of the tournament at the group stage phase. They couldn't, could they?
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With all the attacking talent on display, it's easy to forget that Neymar is not playing for Brazil against Colombia. The former Barcelona and PSG star is currently recovering from a long-term injury, here's what we know about his expected return date...
The man in the middle has had a tough task in the opening 45 minutes but Jesus Valenzuela has done fairly well so far. We've had countless niggly fouls and plenty of contentious decisions but the referee has managed to keep things in check so far.
A bit of a break for all involved now, myself included.
That was a real high-intensity match with tackles flying in and plenty of chances for both sides. In the end both goals have come from two pieces of quality. It was a stunning strike from Raphinha that opened the scoring, while Colombia's goal came from a flowing team move.
Anyway, here's what you need to know at the break...
Halftime at Levis Stadium
That's the break. A thrilling 45 minutes of Copa America action draws to a close with Brazil and Colombia level.
What a half of soccer!
Is there time for one last chance? Bruno Guimaraes does well to bring the ball through the midfield for Brazil but he's crowded out by Colombian shirts.
The Brazilian backline repels the latest attack but Colombia are the team in the ascendency now. Dorival Jr will be eager for his team to make it to the half.
Colombia have grown in influence during the first half and had forced a good save from Alisson Becker just seconds before that striker from Munoz.
They're coming forward again now...
GOOOOOAAAAAL! Daniel Munoz
Colombia are level and it's the full back who has the goal, racing onto a clever through ball from Cordoba. Well deserved for Colombia!
VAR decision - No penalty!
On second viewing it looks like the Colombian defender, not entirely sure who, made the faintest of touches on the ball before taking out Vini.
A good decision from the officials.
VAR - Penalty to Brazil?
There's a VAR check after Vinicius goes down in the box under a challenge. It looked like a good shout from the Brazilian.
Vinicius Junior looks to bring his team upfield and he's felled on the touchline, winning a free kick to Brazil.
They may be behind but Colombia's play has impressed in the opening 40 minutes. They're positive and proactive on the ball, willing to play tough passes through the lines to make progress up-field.
Brazil look to calm things down and settle on their lead. Colombia are intent on pushing the tempo.
So close from James!
His quality has been obvious in the opening 34 minutes and James Rodriguez nearly scores an outrageous leveller.
James spots Alisson Becker creeping off his line in expectation of a cross and he shoot for goal instead, forcing a sharp save from the scrambling keeper.
Deiver Machado is in the wars again, this time being fouled by Danilo as he progresses up the left flank. Free kick to Colombia, James Rodrigues to take...
This game is turning into a non-stop succession of fouls and arguments, with very little actual sport being played. Nevertheless, those moments of on-ball action are of real quality and there's a real entertainment value to what we're seeing at Levis Stadium.
The Colombian players are furious as Rodrigo goes down under a physical aerial challenge from Daniel Munoz. Brazil are awarded a free kick, which is probably fair.
Brazil captain Danilo hacks down Luis Diaz as he scampers down the left flank, somehow managing to avoid a yellow card. It's getting feisty!
Joao Gomes, Jefferson Lerma
Both players are booked for their role in that little brawl. Colombian midfielder Lerma is now suspended for the quarter-final.
Pushing and shoving!
It's all happening! There was a foul near the touchline and it quickly escalated after Joao Gomes kicked the ball at the fouled Colombian.
On second viewing it was Raphinha who fouled Machado.
Brazil immediately look to get the ball to Raphinha, who looks to have the beating for Machado on the flank. This will be a real concern for Lorenzo.
Deiver Machado
Raphinha is hacked down by Machado near the touchline and the Colombian fullback is booked.
A teasing cross from Luis Diaz causes chaos in the Brazil backline and the ball falls at the feet of Cordoba. He tries to spin on the ball but Marquinhos marshals him well and gets the ball clear.
VAR decision - Offside
After a three minute-long VAR check, we're sticking with the original decision.
The goal is ruled out for offside. Brazil retain their 1-0 lead.
VAR - Checking offside
Or was he? This offside decision is subject to a lengthy VAR check. It looks very tight on the reply...
Colombia goal disallowed!
La Tricolor have the ball in the back of the net but it's flagged for offside. Davinson Sanchez connected well with a James Rodriguez cross but he'd strayed just offside.
This game is action-packed!
Brazil are straight back on the attack and they win a free kick on the left flank. Raphinha curls it in to the near post but Cordova is there to head clear.
Colombia come forward on the left now with Diaz, who clips a cross into James Rodriguez in the middle. James strikes a fierce first-time volley but it's a little too high and sails over the crossbar.
Another good effort form the Colombia captain.
Brazil have the lead and it's no less than they deserve. It's been a front-foot start from Dorival Junior's team and they are good value for their advantage.
Can they keep this up now?
GOOOOOOAAAAAAAL! Raphinha scores free kick
Sensational strike from the Barcelona man! From 30 yards out his left-footed shot curls past Vargas and into the top corner.
The Colombian keeper may have got a touch but he couldn't keep it out.
The corner kick is cleared by Colombia but Brazil win it back and are awarded a free kick on the edge of the box after a rash Colombian challenge.
It'll be Raphinha to take it, about 30 yards from goal...
Bruno Guimaraes finds a pocket of space on the edge of the box and fires low towards the corner. Vargas gets down well to tip it around the post and Brazil win the corner.
Good work from Vinicius charging down the left flank but he can't pick out a team mate with his cross.
James Rodriguez strikes the crossbar!
The Colombian captain gets up to take the free kick, nearly 35 yards from goal, and smacks the crossbar with a left-footed effort.
Sensational strike from James Rodriguez!
Vinicius Junior
The Brazil star is booked for that challenge on James, meaning that he will be suspended for the quarter-final. That's a blow for Brazil!
Colombia work the ball back to James Rodriguez in the midfield and he falls to the ground after contact with Vinicius Junior.
It looked like Vini's arm caught James in the face.
Brazil are really taking the game to Colombia here, looking to play swiftly through the lines and make the most of their pacey attackers.
Colombia come forward now with Machado on the right flank, looking to build something...
It's been a high-intensity start from Brazil, who are swarming the Colombian backline. More good work from Raphinha but the ball drifts out for a Colombia goal kick.
Raphinha is clipped in a tackle by Machado near the touchline. That looked painful, but the Brazilian will be fine to continue.
Brazil waste little time and Raphinha wins the ball high, before charging towards the Colombia box. He tries to find a teammate in the middle but his pass is cut out and ends up in the hands of Vargas.
And we're off!
Colombia get things started at Levis Stadium...
We're nearly ready for the off!
The final round of group stage fixtures in the 2024 Copa America are now just minutes away, with Group D the final group to reach a conclusion. All attention will be on this Brazil - Colombia clash with the winner clinching top spot and securing an easier route to the final.
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Huge noise for the Colombian national anthem
It's becoming quickly apparent that a majority of people in attendance today are wearing the yellow shirts of Colombia. The Colombian national anthem is sung aloud by La Tricolor supporters at Levis Stadium.
The teams are out!
The players of Brazil and Colombia are out in front of a capacity crowd at Levis Stadium. Incredible atmosphere on this balmy Californian evening.
We're now onto the national anthems, Brazil up first.
And the Colombia starting XI
There's just one change for Colombia this weekend, with fullback Diever Machado coming in to replace Johan Mojica. Aside from that it's more of the same from Nestor Lorenzo's side, who are on a red-hot run of form.
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Another look at the Brazil lineup
Kickoff is fast approaching at Levis Stadium, let's have another look at how the two teams are set up. Raphinha returns for Brazil, with last week's scorer Savio dropping to the bench.
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It's hard to believe that James Rodriguez is still only 32 years old. The former Real Madrid and Bayern Munich star is currently playing in Brazil for Sao Paulo but he has enjoyed a dramatic change of fortunes with the Colombian national team.
Restored to the squad by Nestor Lorenzo, James is once again the heartbeat of this Colombia team and he could led them to a historic achivement this summer.
What do Brazil need to qualify to the quarter-finals?
It's not been the perfect start for Brazil in this summer's Copa America, but Dorival Junior's team have still managed to pick up four points from their first two group stage games. They need just a single point to secure passage to the quarter-finals, and need a win to beat Colombia to top spot in the group.
If Brazil lose heavily, a victory for Costa Rica could see Brazil eliminated at the group stage.
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As it stands, Argentina striker Lautaro Martinez leads the way for goalscoring at this summer's Copa America. The Inter Milan forward has already hit four goals and has started just one game for his team.
Here's a look at the scoring charts for the tournament so far...
Yellow shirts everywhere in Santa Clara
Few international teams draw crowds like Brazil and Colombia, often among the most widely-supported teams at the World Cup and this Copa America is exactly the same. Reports suggest that tonight's game is a sell-out with both teams expected to progress deep in the tournament.
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And here's how Colombia line up!
Nestor Lorenzo's side are looking to secure top spot in Group D and ensure that their incredible 18-month unbeaten run continues.
Colombia starting XI: Vargas - Machado, Cuesta, Sanchez, Munoz - Arias, Lerma, Roos - Diaz, Cordoba, Rodriguez
Brazil team news!
Here's how Dorival Junior will set up his team this evening...
Brazil starting XI: Alisson - Wendell, Marquinhos, Militao, Danilo - Gomes, Guimaraes - Vinicius, Paqueta, Raphinha - Rodrygo
Stars arrive at Levis Stadium
We're now an hour from kickoff at in Santa Clara, California.
James Rodriguez is set to become the fifth-most capped Colombia of all time if he features today, which he almost certainly will. A decade ago he clinched the Golden Boot at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Now he could inflict one of the worst defeats in the history of Brazilian soccer and deny them a place in the quarter-finals.
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Luis Diaz earned special praise ahead of the game. / EZRA SHAW / Getty Images via AFP
Alisson Becker has his say on Liverpool teammate
In the pregame press conference Brazil goalkeeper Alisson Becker was asked how the team plan to deal with Luis Diaz, Colombia's prime attacking outlet. The wideman has been in red-hot form with the national team this year and could prove a match-winner for La Tricolor.
"It's not going to be one guy who will block him," Alisson said of his Liverpool teammate. "It's not going to be one player that will block him or neutralize him. It's not going to be me with a save. This is about teamwork."
Brazil in the house!
La Selecao arrive at Levis Stadium for this crucial Group D decider against Colombia. Usually you might expect Brazil to be strong favourites but head coach Dorival Junior is fully aware of the quality in this Colombia squad.
"I think it's one of the best generations of Colombian footballers in recent years, with players who feature for major teams in the world, many of them within our country," the 62-year-old explained earlier this week.
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We should have confirmed team news from Levis Stadium fairly soon, but first here's a look at how we're predicting that Dorival Junior will set out his team for tonight's game. We're expecting Savio to join Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo Goes in attack, leaving Endrick and Raphinha on the bench from the start.
Stage is set for Brazil - Colombia
Here's a behind-the-scenes look at Levis Stadium, where we're around 90 minutes away from kickoff between Brazil and Colombia. The locker rooms will soon be filled with some of the world's top players, battling for top spot in Group D.
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Today's the final day of group stage action from the 2024 Copa America in the United States. There's just four teams left to play in this round, here's everything you need to know...
Brazil prepare for crucial group stage clash
Being a part of the most successful international team in history is no easy feat. Brazil have a record five World Cups to their name but go into tonight's game against Colombia needing a result to ensure that they progress to the quarter-finals.
Here's how head coach Dorival Junior motivates the team ahead of tonight's game...
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We'll be bringing you full live coverage right here but you can also choose to watch the game. Here's everything you need to know to stream Brazil - Colombia in the United States...
Where is Brazil - Colombia being played?
We're expecting a big crowd at Levis Stadium, Santa Clara for tonight's game. Brazil and Colombia came into the tournament as two of the favourites and both teams have considerable support across the United States.
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Brazil take on red-hot Colombia
Tonight the group stages of the 2024 Copa America draw to a close. We know the identities of seven of the eight quarter-finalists for this year's competition, but one spot is still up for grabs.
Brazil need a point against Colombia to avoid an catastrophic group stage exit, while a win would see them steer clear of Uruguay in the next round.
I'm Will Gittins and I'll be bringing you full live coverage of all of tonight's action. Away we go...