Euro 2020 and Copa America 2021 have started and some fans who are new to football are confused and want to know Why Brazil is not there in UEFA EURO 2020 ?
This is because Brazil is not in the continent of Europe. UEFA Euro is a football tournament for countries of Europe only. Euro 2016 is a competition held for footballing nations from Europe.
Brazil is a South American country. Thus, they are a part of the South American football federation called CONMEBOL. Just like Euro tournament is for European countries, Copa America is a tournament for South American countries. Argentina plays in Copa America.
UEFA does not have a provision for members outside UEFA to participate in the Euro. Hence, Brazil are not eligible to take part in UEFA Euro Championship
Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal plays in the Euro Cup while Neymar JR. of Brazil and Lionel Messi of Argentina play in the Copa America.
The following are the continents and their respective confederations :
Europe (UEFA)
South America (CONMEBOL)
North and Central America (CONCACAF)
Africa (CAF)
Asia (AFC)
Oceania (OFC + Australia)
COPA AMERICA
Copa America is the oldest international football competition and is the third most-watched competition. Founded in 1916, the competition determines the champion of South America. The members of the competition are Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Chile, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, Bolivia, Ecuador.
These 10 teams are permanent members and always participate. Since the 1990s, teams from North America and Asia have also been invited to participate. Since 1993, the tournament has generally featured 12 teams – all 10 South American teams and two additional teams from other confederations.
UEFA EURO 2020 Best XI vs COPA AMERICA 2021 Best XI
UEFA EURO
The Euros is the primary association football competition contested by the senior men’s national teams of the members of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA). This competition determines the continental champions of Europe. Euros was founded in 1958 and is held every 4 years.
Euros have considerably more participation than the Copa America. 55 teams are eligible to play out of which 24 teams contest in the competition. Unlike the Copa, all the eligible teams have to go through a qualification process and no invitee country can participate.
Copa America 2021 Groups
Group A (South Zone): Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay.
Group B (North Zone): Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela.
Brazil Copa America 2021
Brazil are one of the favorites to win the title, although teams like Argentina and Uruguay will also be candidates to come out victorious. Brazil squad has all the depth and potential required to win the tournament. Brazil Copa America Squad is packed with young talented players like Milato, Jesus and Vinicius as well as veteran experienced players like Thiago Silva, Fabinho and Alex Sandro.
Brazil Squad for Copa America 2021
Goalkeepers: Alisson (Liverpool), Ederson (Manchester City), Weverton (Palmeiras).
Defenders: Emerson (Barcelona), Danilo, Alex Sandro (Juventus), Renan Lodi, Felipe (Atletico Madrid), Éder Militão (Real Madrid), Marquinhos (Paris Saint-Germain), Thiago Silva (Chelsea).
Midfielders: Casemiro (Real Madrid), Douglas Luiz (Aston Villa), Everton Ribeiro (Flamengo), Fabinho (Liverpool), Fred (Manchester United), Lucas Paquetã (Lyon).
Forwards: Everton (Benfica), Roberto Firmino (Liverpool), Gabriel Barbosa (Flamengo), Gabriel Jesus (Manchester City), Neymar (Paris Saint-Germain), Richarlison (Everton), Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid).
Brazil Copa America 2021 Fixtures
Brazil vs Venezuela, (Group B) at Brasilia on June 14 (2:30 AM IST)
Brazil vs Peru (Group B) at Rio de Janeiro on June 18 (5:30 AM IST)
Brazil vs Colombia (Group B) at Rio de Janeiro on June 24 (5:30 AM IST)
Ecuador vs Brazil (Group B) at Goiania on June 28 (2:30 AM IST)
See Also :
COPA AMERICA 2021 : Argentina vs Uruguay Player Battle
UEFA EURO 2020 : Portugal vs Germany Player Battle
UEFA EURO 2020 : France vs Germany Player Battle
