The first two matchdays of this summer's Copa America have come and gone.
Brazil, hosting the 46th edition of South America's championship, seek a first title since 2007 while defending champions Chile hope to win three on the bounce.
Since 1993, due to CONMEBOL's limited number of registered teams (10), two nations from other confederations have been subsequently invited so that the competition has 12 contestants.
Japan, who last took part in 1999, and debutants Qatar – the reigning Asian champions – are this year's guest participants and both have started reasonably well. The same, however, can't be said for powerhouse Argentina.
So, before the final group stage games are played, here's a short overview of what's been going down.
1. Argentina's disastrous opener
It's hard to believe that Argentina are trophyless in the 21st century. But here we are.
Having come near in recent tournaments, many expected Lionel Messi and company to be competitive this summer. Instead, they are on the brink of elimination.
It began horribly with a 2-0 loss against Colombia, a match where they looked clueless throughout, which turned out to be their heaviest opening Copa defeat.
And Messi and his team only managed to scrape a 1-1 draw against Paraguay in the second round, leaving the hope for progress hanging in the balance and they must win Qatar in the next game.
But can they? Qatar is the new king of Asia.
2. Sanchez still Chile's hero
Alexis Sanchez hasn't managed a single goal or assist for Man Utd since January 25th – yikes – but for Chile, he's still the main man.
The 30-year-old both scored and provided another as the Copa holders crushed a young Japan side 4-0 in their opener, while he also bagged the winning goal in their 2-1 win over Ecuador on Saturday, sealing promotion to the knockout rounds.
Sanchez completed two dribbles and had two shots on goal during that game and in this tournament so far, has looked more like the wing-wizard that terrorized so much for Arsenal back in the day, rather than the hollow shell he's become at Old Trafford.
3. Selecao missing Neymar
The pressure is on Brazil to end a 12-year wait. Since their 2007 success, it's been one disappointing Copa after another for South America's most illustrious nation.
Tite's honeymoon period is well and truly over, their lacklustre 2018 World Cup showing saw to that. Brazil are without marquee figure Neymar but they didn't seem to need him in their opening 3-0 rout against hapless Bolivia.
However, they indeed missed him against Venezuela, though, who impressively contained the five-time world champions. Tite's men huffed and puffed but couldn't blow their opposition's defence away.
For a side determined to play with flair, they were heavily dependent on crossing from wide; no fewer than 37 made their way into the penalty area, but they could only manage one shot on target.
4. Colombia remain perfect
It's normally super-competitive in South America, where teams are relatively close. Of course, there are the giants, but no one, with the exception of Colombia, are 100% after two games.
Carlos Queiroz's men humbled Argentina (2-0) – registering their first win over La Albiceleste since 2007 – before surviving a scare against Qatar (1-0). Consequently, their status among the favourites has risen, but it's early days.
5. Luis Suarez eager for glory
Such is the lofty standards he's set, one can understand why Luis Suarez continues to come under heavy scrutiny.
If the Uruguayan marksman isn't bagging goals consistently, then expect folks to question him. Truthfully, he'd be the first to admit, but no one can deny his insatiable desire, especially when donning his nation's colours.
Suarez is Uruguay's all-time leading goalscorer and his place in La Celeste's pantheon of greats has long been sealed.
Brazil 2019 is only his second time at this tournament, having missed the last two editions through suspension (2015) and injury (2016). So, you can understand that he is determined to make up for the lost time.