Colombia vs. Chile: 2016 Copa America Date, Time, TV Schedule and Live Stream

Reigning Copa America champions Chile made a massive statement of intent with their quarter-final triumph against Mexico on Saturday. It’ll count for nothing if they can’t get past Colombia in Wednesday’s semi-final, though.

La Roja were rampant against El Tri, storming their way to a remarkable 7-0 win and reminding plenty that they’ll be major contenders to defend their crown. Colombia were nowhere near as fluid in their clash with Peru, but they eventually booked their spot in the final four via a 4-2 penalty shootout.

Here are the key viewing details for what should be an absorbing game at Soldier Field in Chicago and a closer look at how these two teams are shaping up.

Date: Wednesday, June 22

Time: 8 p.m. ET, 1 a.m. BST (June 23)

TV Info: Fox Sports (U.S.), Premier Sports (UK)

Live Stream: Fox Soccer 2Go (U.S.), Premier Sports Player (UK)

Chile Favourites for Colombia Clash

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With so much focus on Argentina, Brazil (earlier in the tournament) and the hosts United States, those watching on have overlooked Chile’s chances for glory a little.

Following a 2-1 loss in the first group match against Argentina, Chile have slowly found their way again. They were buoyed by a 100th-minute winner against Bolivia before turning on the style against Panama in a 4-2 win. Then everything came together perfectly against Mexico.

Here are the highlights of what was a lopsided quarter-final:

Arturo Vidal and Alexis Sanchez led the way in a stunning team performance, with Chile pressing the ball with intensity and taking their chances ruthlessly when they came about. The man on the end of those opportunities was Eduardo Vargas, who helped himself to four brilliant goals.

As noted by uMAXit Football, the Hoffenheim man tends to save his best for the international stage:

By contrast, Colombia only just made it through. Peru did brilliantly to stifle the attacking talent available to manager Jose Pekerman and were eventually undone by goalkeeper David Ospina in the shootout after 120 minutes of goalless football.

Following on from a 3-2 defeat to Costa Rica, confidence seems to have seeped away from the Los Cafeteros camp as a result. Against Chile they’ll need to show more conviction on the ball and inventiveness in the final third; to do that Colombia must get James Rodriguez in possession more frequently.

Football journalist Kristan Heneage commented on how well Peru did to prevent Colombia’s main attacking weapons from having an impact in the game:

Still, it’s not only Chile who have game-changers. Rodriguez showed in the opening two games he has what it takes to turn games at the highest level, and there should be more space for him to exploit in advanced areas provided Colombia can play through the La Roja press. Ospina is also a player who seems to relish the biggest matches in national-team colours.

“He's a great; I hope he's here for us many more times,” said Rodriguez of the Arsenal stopper—who is also his brother-in-law—after his shootout heroics, per Richard Arrowsmith for the MailOnline. “I love him a lot; he knows that. Today and always he's been there. I think he's the best.”

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While both teams have players who can swing the game in their favour, Chile have an edge coming into this one. 

Colombia will create chances given the cavalier nature in which Chile play their football, and they will need the likes of Rodriguez and Juan Cuadrado to come up with some decisive contributions.

However, Chile have momentum behind them, and as the climax of the competition draws nearer, expect them to bring their best to Soldier Field.

Prediction: Chile 3-1 Colombia