Analysis: Five takeaways from Copa America so far

NEW YORK, July 8 (Xinhua) -- Here are five talking points from the Copa America in the United States following the completion of the quarterfinal stage:

BRAZIL'S WOES DEEPEN

Brazil had hoped that the Copa America would provide a turning point after a wretched start to South America's 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

Instead, the crisis enveloping the five-time World Cup winners has only worsened.