Copa America 2015: Schedule, TV Info and Live Stream for All Groups
South American football will step into the spotlight when the 2015 Copa America kicks off on Thursday, and a whole host of the world's biggest stars will feature in what's sure to be a memorable tournament.
Usual big-hitters Argentina and Brazil will headline the contest, but the likes of current champions Uruguay and Colombia will provide strong competition, as will hosts Chile and outsiders Mexico.
With Chile set to kick off the tournament against Bolivia on Thursday, here is the full schedule for the group stage and a look at some of the key matches to watch out for.
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| June 11 | 7:30 p.m. | Chile | Ecuador | beIN Sports | A |
| June 12 | 7:30 p.m. | Mexico | Bolivia | beIN Sports | A |
| June 13 | 3 p.m. | Uruguay | Jamaica | beIN Sports | B |
| June 13 | 5:30 p.m. | Argentina | Paraguay | beIN Sports | B |
| June 14 | 3 p.m. | Colombia | Venezuela | beIN Sports | C |
| June 14 | 5:30 p.m. | Brazil | Peru | beIN Sports | C |
| June 15 | 5 p.m. | Ecuador | Bolivia | beIN Sports | A |
| June 15 | 7:30 p.m. | Chile | Mexico | beIN Sports | A |
| June 16 | 5 p.m. | Paraguay | Jamaica | beIN Sports | B |
| June 16 | 7:30 p.m. | Argentina | Uruguay | beIN Sports | B |
| June 17 | 8 p.m. | Brazil | Colombia | beIN Sports | C |
| June 18 | 7:30 p.m. | Peru | Venezuela | beIN Sports | C |
| June 19 | 5 p.m. | Mexico | Ecuador | beIN Sports | A |
| June 19 | 7:30 p.m. | Chile | Bolivia | beIN Sports | A |
| June 20 | 3 p.m. | Uruguay | Paraguay | beIN Sports | B |
| June 20 | 5:30 p.m. | Argentina | Jamaica | beIN Sports | B |
| June 21 | 3 p.m. | Colombia | Peru | beIN Sports | C |
| June 21 | 5:30 p.m. | Brazil | Venezuela | beIN Sports | C |
All matches can be streamed live at beIN Sports Play.
Key Matches
Chile vs. Mexico
Mexico will most likely be Chile's main contender for the top spot in Group A.
The Mexicans were invited to join the CONMEBOL nations taking part in the tournament, and their presence will add some extra quality to the proceedings.
Key to their fortunes will be veteran defender Rafael Marquez. The 36-year-old defied his age with some impressive performances in Brazil last year, and Mexico boss Miguel Herrera was full of praise for his leadership skills, per ESPN Tri:
However, Chile will possess the edge here thanks to the magnificent Alexis Sanchez. BT Sport's Max Bentley believes the attacker could be a key factor in the hosts winning the tournament outright:
Based on his season with Arsenal, it's easy to see why:
Sanchez scored 24 goals in all competitions and assisted a further nine. His pace, power and work rate will give Chile a strong chance against any opposition, and Mexico will be no exception.
Prediction: Chile 3-1 Mexico
Argentina vs. Uruguay
World Cup finalists Argentina will be desperate for glory this year after their heartbreaking defeat to Germany in Brazil.
As has so often been the case in recent years, Argentina boast an incredible array of talent going forward through the likes of Lionel Messi, Sergio Aguero and Carlos Tevez but cannot match that level of quality at the other end of the pitch.
Even so, they will undoubtedly feature in the latter stages of the tournament but will face a stern early test from reigning Copa America champions Uruguay.
What will likely be the crucial factor in this match is Luis Suarez's absence due to his international ban stretching back to last year's World Cup. Sid Lowe of the Guardian has noted his loss to the tournament:
While Edinson Cavani will remain a threat to Argentina's defence, Suarez's non-stop hounding of defenders and relentless dribbling was Uruguay's best chance of coming away with a result here.
Expect Argentina to secure top spot with a fairly narrow win.
Prediction: Argentina 2-1 Uruguay
Brazil vs. Colombia
After their 7-1 humiliation at the hands of Germany last year, Brazil will be desperate to make amends by winning the Copa America.
Football writer Robbie Blakeley notes that under the management of Dunga once again, Brazil are looking to start afresh:
Dunga's squad selection reflects this new ideology, as only five players have more than 22 caps for the Selecao.
Neymar, who has scored an incredible 43 times for his country in just 63 appearances, will be leading the charge for the new-look Brazil side.
Per beINSports.tv, Dunga believes Neymar's domestic form stands Brazil in good stead entering the Copa: "In my opinion this is good for the Brazilian football as a whole, having a player scoring in the final and winning the Champions League. For Brazil this is very good."
Their clash with Colombia is likely to be a thrilling contest, as their opponents boast their own array of in-form talent including Jackson Martinez, Carlos Bacca and James Rodriguez.
With such strong attacking players, Colombia have more than enough firepower to give Brazil a strong contest in Group C, and this match is likely to be the decider for who tops the group.
Expect the goals to fly in on both sides as the two heavyweights play out the game of the round.
Prediction: Brazil 3-3 Colombia
