Worlds big teams Brazil, Argentina, Italy and England are playing final matches in their respective continents.
After a month of day and night football, it's time for conclusion. Copa America final will be on July 11 5.30 am IST between arch rivals Brazil against Argentina. In EURO cup, England will be playing their first major tournament final at home ground Wembley against Italy on Sunday 12 July.
COPA AMERICA
After initial confusions and change in venues, it coming to the final. World is waiting to see Brazil playing against Argentina, where fans wish Argentina win it for Messi. They missed out the chance twice before against Chile. Last they crowned as champions were in 1993. Whereas Brazil are coming strongly to the final after becoming champions in 2019. Many of their players from that team is still in the squad, which gives them more confidence.
Argentina
FIFA Ranking -8
Captain - Lionel Messi
Coach - Lionel Scaloni
Copa History :
Appearance - 42 (since 1916)
Champions - 14
Copa Form - WWWWWD
Top Scorer - Messi -4 Goals
Formation - 4-3-3
Total Goals scored - 11
Goals Conceded -3
Key Players
Messi, Lautaro Martinez, Angel Di Maria, Sergio Aguero, Emiliano Martinez, Lo Celso, Otamendi
BRAZIL
FIFA Ranking -3
Captain - Thiago Silva
Coach - Tite
Copa History :
Appearance - 37 (since 1916)
Champions - 9
Copa Form - WWDWWW
Top Scorer - Pacqueta 2, Neymar 2
Formation - 4-2-3-1
Total Goals scored - 12
Goals Conceded -2
Key Players
Neymar Jr, Alison Becker, Richarlison, Thiago Silva, Casemiro, Pacqueta, Firmino
EURO CUP
Tournament, which was initially planned to conduct in 2020, conducted in full colours across Europe in 2021 with some great thrilling matches played. England will be trying to win it at any cost and gain their glory. They were coming to the heights of World football in recent years with 3rd place in Nations League, 4th place in world cup 2017 U17 World cup win. Their last major tournament win was in 1966. Whereas Italy have seen many success ovee the years. Event hough they have 4 World cup tittles in their account, there is only 1 Euro cup which was won back in 1968. So this is a chance to regain it.
ENGLAND
FIFA Ranking -4
Captain - Harry Kane
Coach - Gareth Southgate
EURO History :
Appearance - 10 (since 1968)
Champions - 0
Copa Form - WWWWDW
Top Scorer - Harry Kane -4 Goals
Formation - 4-2-3-1
Total Goals scored - 10
Goals Conceded -1
Key Players
Harry Kane, Maguire, Sterling, Pickford, Mason Mount.
ITALY
FIFA Ranking -7
Captain - Gerogio Chiellini
Coach - Roberto Mancini
EURO History :
Appearance - 10 (since 1968)
Champions - 1 (1968)
Copa Form - WWWWWW
Top Scorer - 2 goals each by
Ciro Immobile
Lorenzo Insigne
Chiesa,
Locatelli
Matteo Pessina
Formation - 4-3-3
Total Goals scored - 12
Goals Conceded -3
Key Players
Chiellini, Insigne, Jorginho, Immobile, Donnarumma
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