Goals Galore as Knockout Picture Takes Shape in Rio

The third and final day of the group stage at the Socca Americup 2025 in Rio de Janeiro delivered fireworks once again. With qualification on the line, teams went all in — and the results did not disappoint.

🇧🇷 Brazil Marches On with Style

The hosts closed out the group stage in emphatic fashion, defeating Venezuela 9-1 and finishing with a perfect record: 3 wins in 3 matches, 13 goals scored, just 2 conceded. Brazil now heads into the quarterfinals as one of the top contenders, having made a loud statement with their dominant play.

😱 Ecuador Shocks the USA and Secures 2nd Place

In one of the day’s biggest surprises, Ecuador defeated the USA 3-2 in a dramatic battle. With this win, Ecuador leapfrogs into second place in Group B, knocking the Americans into the play-ins. The result reshuffles the dynamics of the knockout phase and underlines how open and competitive this tournament has been.

⚔️ Uruguay Holds On – Chile Misses Direct Qualification

Uruguay managed a hard-fought 1-1 draw with Chile, which was just enough to send them through to the quarterfinals. Chile, despite a strong showing, finishes third in the group and will now battle for a spot in the final 8 through the play-ins.

🇲🇽 Mexico and 🇨🇦 Canada Wrap Up Group C in Style

Mexico closed out the group stage undefeated, beating Colombia 5-1 and maintaining their incredible offensive form. With 20 goals in 3 matches, they look like the team to beat.

Canada, who had stumbled earlier, bounced back with a convincing 4-1 win over Belgium, securing second place in Group C and a direct pass to the quarterfinals. Belgium bows out, while Colombia heads to the play-ins with hope still alive.

💥 Play-In Matchups Set

With the top two teams from each group through, the last two spots in the quarterfinals will be decided through high-stakes play-in games:

• 🇨🇴 Colombia vs Argentina
• 🇨🇱 Chile vs USA

Two big names will go home. Two will survive to join the final 8.

🧩 Knockout Stage Loading…

• ✅ Through to quarterfinals: Brazil, Uruguay, Mexico, Canada, Peru, Ecuador
• 🔥 Play-ins: Chile, USA, Colombia, Argentina
• ❌ Eliminated: Belgium, Venezuela

The intensity is rising, the pressure is real — and the knockout rounds are just around the corner.

📍 Stay tuned for full previews and highlights from the play-ins and quarterfinal stage.