Mexico vs. Venezuela live updates, lineups, highlights as El Tri eye Copa América knockout round

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plays its second match of the 2024 Copa América on Wednesday (9 p.m. ET, FS1/Univision) against Venezuela in what should be a sold-out SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.

El Tri opened their tournament run with a bittersweet win over on Saturday night at NRG Stadium in Houston. thanks to a goal in the 69th minute, in his first match wearing the captain’s armband for El Tri. Álvarez confirmed via social media Tuesday that his tournament is over as the West Ham star will focus on rehabilitating his injured leg.

Venezuela faced no such hurdles in its tourney opener against . La Vinotinto secured a somewhat surprising 2-1 win after Ecuador captain was shown a red card for a dangerous play inside the box that found his cleat connect with the face of ’s Jose Martinez. Down a man, Ecuador surrendered two goals in the second half.

Wednesday’s match won’t necessarily determine which team moves on to the knockout stage, but a win by either side would be a huge advantage heading into the final group stage match. The runner-up of Group B will face the winner of Group A, which will most likely be . So a win by either Mexico or Venezuela on Wednesday will go a long way toward deciding who avoids the reigning World Cup champions in the quarterfinals.

  • Date: Wednesday, June 26

  • Location: SoFi Stadium | Inglewood, California

  • Time: 9 p.m. ET

  • TV channel: FS1/Univision/TUDN

  • Streaming: Fubo, DirecTV, VPN

Live25 updates

  • 65′ Yellow cards

    Mexico’s Alexis Vega goes in the book shortly after subbing in. Venezuela’s Miguel Navarro also booked.

  • 61′ Substitutions

    Mexico subs in Alexis Vega for Carlos Rodriguez and Guillermo Martinez for Santiago Gimenez. Another frustrating night for Gimenez

  • 57′ Venezuela scores on a penalty kick

    Quiñones makes a huge mistake with a foul inside the box on Aramburu. The ref didn’t think twice before awarding the penalty and Venezuela capitalizes! Rondon makes it 1-0 from the penalty spot in front of a stunned SoFi Stadium crowd.

  • 53′ Venezuela counterattack nearly pays off

  • 50′ Venezuela finally on target

  • 46′ Substitutions

    Mexico replacing Cesar Montes with Israel Reyes and Cristian Casseres subs in for Jefferson Savarino on Venezuela.

  • Injured Álvarez supporting his teammates

  • INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 26: Cesar Montes of Mexico and Nahuel Ferraresi of Venezuela argue during the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 Group B match between Venezuela and Mexico at SoFi Stadium on June 26, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Omar Vega/Getty Images)

  • HALFTIME: Mexico 0-0 Venezuela

    Mexico and Venezuela are struggling to find the net, but both sides seem close to a breakthrough. Mexico has taken 8 shots with two on target. Of Venezuela’s 3 shots none have been on target. Mexico is barely winning the possession battle 54% to 46%.

  • Gimenez struggling

  • 38′ Yellow card

    Now Gimenez is booked for a rough tripping foul on Martinez. Match is getting chippy. Martinez was very slow to get up

  • 35′ Yellow card

    Venezuela’s Ferraresi receives a first yellow card after a foul on Mexico’s Chávez.

  • 19′ A swing and a miss for Gimenez

  • Both sides showing urgency

    Soteldo’s laser strike goes just above the post.

  • Match starts now

    The SoFi Stadium stands aren’t nearly full, but the fans who did make it on time nearly witnessed an opening-minute goal with Santi Gimenez just missing an assist in front of goal.