Controversy Erupts as Copa America 2024 Draws Changed in a Big Mix Up

Just moments ago, the draw for the Copa America 2024 took place in Miami, USA. On that note, it led to the revelation of some of the best matches and groups. As the soccer fraternity continues to talk about the results after the draw, a shocking series of incidents have come to light. The concerned federation is being questioned over altering the group stage draws of the prestigious tournament on air.

So far, only 14 teams have qualified for the competition, with Canada, Honduras, Trinidad and Tobago, and Costa Rica still fighting for the two remaining spots.

Copa America 2024 draw changes create a huge controversy

While everyone is busy with the announcement of the groups and fixtures, a few aren’t getting over the blunder that the organizers made. CONMEBOL is being questioned for changing the draws during the live event. The controversy stirred up after the federation made a blunder in their Pot 4, consisting of Jamaica, Bolivia, and the play-off winners of CONCACAF-5 and CONCACAF-6.

Despite stating beforehand that Bolivia could only be placed in Group C, the organizers placed them in Group B. Additionally, Jamaica was placed in Group C, despite the presence of two other CONCACAF teams. Hence, this forced them to change things amid the final revelations of the draw. Indeed, it is quite a huge misstep by the authorities.

Nevertheless, speaking of the final groups now, Group A has Argentina, Peru, Chile, and the winner of Canada vs. Trinidad and Tobago. Group B sees Mexico, Ecuador, Venezuela, and Jamaica. The United States leads Group C alongside Uruguay, Panama, and Bolivia. Finally, Group D hails Brazil, Colombia, Paraguay, and the winner of Costa Rica vs. Honduras.

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Interestingly, an iconic USMNT player fired his response over the Copa America draw controversy.

USMNT icon reacts to the blunder 

Former United States men’s national team star Herculez Gomez reacted to the Copa America draw blunder. The pundit took to social media platform X and not only made a hilarious remark but also slammed the organizers for making such a big mistake. He wrote, “I’ve no idea if this is the final Group Draw (laughing emoji). How many times did they change it? Embarrassing. You Got CONMEBOL’d.” 

Certainly, the stakeholders and the organizers of the Copa America draw must question what went wrong considering this event garnered global viewership. Either way, let us know your thoughts on the 2024 Copa America draw.

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