Brazil's squad is brimming with world-class talent that will help take the team to the top of Group D—and perhaps all the way to the title.
Colombia has not suffered a defeat since February 2022 and has won its last eight games, including a 2-1 victory over the Selecao in a 2026 World Cup qualifying match.
Sadly for Costa Rica and Paraguay, these teams are simply too good to surpass. However, both sides should provide entertainment in their games.
Prediction: Brazil, Colombia
- Leo Collis
Between their three-straight losses in World Cup qualifying to close out last year and a recent 1-1 draw with the USMNT, Brazil isn't flying high right now.
Still, it's impossible to look past the Selecao. With an incredibly threatening and flexible frontline and a fantastic spine, it's the favorite to make the final from this side of the bracket.
While Brazil is stuttering, Colombia is soaring. It's undefeated in 23 consecutive games. Its blend of precise attacking play, which runs through Luis Diaz and James Rodriguez, thrills. Its physical defending is a major asset, too.
There's a world—several worlds, really—where Colombia wins this whole thing.
Prediction: Brazil, Colombia
- Joe Lowery
It's tough to ignore the name and mystique of Brazil, but the hottest team in this group is Colombia.
The last loss for Los Cafeteroscame in February 2022 when teams were trying to make it to the World Cup finals in Qatar, not the U.S.
Two heavies in the group doesn't bode well for the other two teams in Group D. Paraguay doesn't seem able to score goals, and while Costa Rica is finally putting some of the players on the field who should return the Ticos to their place among Concacaf's finest, it feels like this competition is too soon for the team to pull off any major upsets.
Prediction: Brazil, Colombia
- Jon Arnold
When Ronaldinho speaks, we should listen. This is not a classic Brazil side, but it's a team that can crush anyone when it all links together.
New boss Dorival Júnior is under great pressure to deliver, but that shouldn't impact the team through the group stage.
A difficult-to-beat Colombia will pose a significant early test and, like Ecuador, I'd pick it as a tasty outside bet if you have the guts to overlook Argentina for the entire thing.
One poor result for Brazil and it could unravel, though.
Prediction: Colombia, Brazil
- Nick Akerman
Ronaldinho rant aside, Brazil is almost always one of the favorites to win the Copa América regardless of what turmoil it's going through.
With talent like Vinícius Jr. and Rodrygo in attack, the Selecao should cruise to the top of Group D. However, Colombia could give them a hard time.
Los Cafeteros looked strong in their pre-Copa match vs. the U.S. With James Rodriguez pulling the strings in the final third and a hungry Rafael Santos Borre up front, they could well challenge Brazil for the top spot.
Prediction: Brazil, Colombia
- Alex Windley
