Ekun Samuel, 22 February 2016, 6:20AM.
GROUP A
United States
Colombia
Costa Rica
Paraguay
GROUP B
Brazil
Ecuador
Haiti
Peru
GROUP C
Mexico
Uruguay
Jamaica
Venezuela
GROUP D
Argentina
Chile
Panama
Bolivia
Group A is regarded as the toughest group because of the history between Colombia and U.S, which brings us the reminder of the death of defender Andres Escobar who was murdered after the game which Colombia lost has a result of his own goal.
"We know we start right on our toes with the opening whistle in Santa Clara," Klinsmann said.
In a famous match during the group stage of the 1994 World Cup, the U.S. upset the Colombians 2-1 at the Rose Bowl, a result that led 10 days later to the murder of Andres Escobar, a 27-year-old Colombian defender who had deflected a pass from John Harkes into his net for an own goal.
Two years ago, Colombia beat the U.S. 2-1 in an exhibition in London.
"One of the toughest groups because of the history of all the teams involved," Colombia coach Jose Pekerman said.
