Their irregular start to the qualifiers was not what was expected by the leaders of the 'La Tricolor', so their confidence could be boosted with a performance that places them, at least, in the quarterfinals. Mexico and Venezuela are on the horizon to take the leadership of Group B.
Arrived after leaving the Qatar national team with the mission of replacing Gustavo Alfaro's tactics and system have not yet been able to produce results. This could be the tournament where Ecuador can make a statement and lay down a foundation looking to the 2026 qualifiers.
If he arrives in good physical condition, will once again be the intimidating player he has always been. His good performance in the tournament depends on if he can avoid the injuries and keep his body healthy.
After reaching the semifinals of the Nations League for the first time and the momentum of players like Bailey and Greenwood, the 'happiness' and music has returned to this group that will be a difficult opponent for Uruguay and Ecuador.
The dentist who achieved the feat of qualifying Iceland to the World Cup for the first time (2018) has now achieved his first small feat with the Jamaicans by reaching the semifinals of the 2023 Nations Leagues.
The Aston Villa winger is one of the best options that the 'Reggae Boys' have to unbalance opposing defenses given his sharp attacking play.
Without the pressure of winning the title, Mexico aspires to reach the quarterfinals, which is the limit for this National Team according to the level shown at present, although the dream of a semifinal is latent to awaken the illusion in the Aztec fans.
Jaime Lozano is looking for vindication and credibility after becoming a hero with Pumas to this reality in which he lives questioned by the last unconvincing performances of El Tri.
This Copa Am�rica is the best time to give a blow on the table to shine in order to make his name one of the most sought after by the big European teams in the next transfer market.
The 'Vinotinto' learned to play on an equal footing with the teams it used to consider unreachable, a merit of the management that has Batista as its most visible head. They will be a tough opponent for Mexico and Ecuador, in a group in which qualification will be decided by small details.
Since he landed in Caracas, he imposed a seal in which he imposes seriousness and confidence in his players, carrying the triumphant gene that he had in his time in Argentina's youth national teams, in which he coached many who later became world champions in Qatar 2022.
His clarity to see soccer still allows him to be the leader and conductor of a group of players who see as never before that they can aspire to qualify to their first World Cup in history.
