Copa America 2024 group stage - by the numbers
- The Copa America 2024 group stage has come to a close
- Three teams enjoyed perfect group stage campaigns to finish at the top of their respective groups
- Argentina were the only team to not concede a single goal during the group stage
Just like that, the Copa America 2024 group stage is history.
This summer's Copa America group stage had it all: red cards, goals and drama from the first whistle until the last in Group D. The best part is, we still have the quarter-finals and everything after to follow.
Players from various nations stepped up to make key saves to keep clean sheets while others got on the scoresheet multiple times to take the lead in the tournament's Golden Boot race. Thousands of fans made their way to stadiums across the United States, hoping to see some of the biggest stars in all of football -- especially at the site of the 2026 World Cup final.
Here is the Copa America 2024 group stage by the numbers.
What was the highest-attended match at the Copa America group stage?
Chile's narrow 1-0 victory over Argentina was the highest-attended match during the Copa America group stage, as 81,106 fans flocked to MetLife Stadium to see Lionel Messi and Co. It wasn't necessarily the most exciting game of the group stage, but those fans in attendance will always remember the night they saw Messi in action live in the flesh.
How many goals were scored during the Copa America group stage?
A total of 53 goals were scored during the group stage at Copa America 2024, with Uruguay accounting for nine goals on their own. Colombia and Panama both managed six goals while Argentina and Brazil both totaled five goals each.
Each team outside of Chile and Peru -- who were sent home after scoring zero combined goals -- managed to score at least once during the group stage.
Who scored the most goals during the Copa America group stage?
Argentina's Lautaro Martinez has stepped up and bagged four goals during the group stage to help propel his side to the top of Group A. Colombia full-back Daniel Munoz isn't too far behind with goals likewise Uruguay's Darwin Nunez and Brazil's Vinicius Jr.
Who tallied the most assists during the Copa America group stage?
Former Real Madrid and Bayern Munich midfielder James Rodriguez put in vintage performances during the group stage while wearing the Colombia shirt with three assists. Uruguay's Nicolas de la Cruz managed two assists while the legendary Messi grabbed one.
Who kept the most clean sheets during the Copa America group stage?
Argentina's defense has been rock solid thus far at Copa America thanks in part to the likes of Lisandro Martinez and Cristian Romero. But don't forget about the iconic shot-stopper that is Emiliano 'Emi' Martinez, who has kept three clean sheets through through matches in the group stage.
How many teams enjoyed a perfect group stage at Copa America?
Three teams managed a perfect group stage that is: three wins, zero draws and zero losses.
Argentina, unsurprisingly accomplished this feat with wins over Canada, Chile and Peru with five goals scored and zero conceded in Group A. In Group B, Venezuela surprised just about everyone as they also finished with a perfect nine points against Mexico, Jamaica and Ecuador while Uruguay got in on the perfect group stage act with nine points collected in Group C against USA, Bolivia and Panama.