Dempsey, Messi Lead Top Scorers List at Copa America 2016 – Watch VIDEOS of Goals Scored in 'Centenario'

By Miguel Rodriguez, CP Contributor Friday, June 17, 2016

Clint Dempsey making the headlines for helping lead team USA past Ecuador during the quarterfinals 2 to 1. He, like Lionel Messi, now has 3 goals under his belt and co-leads the 2016 Copa America's list of top scorers heading into the semifinals.

USA will face the winner between Argetina and Venezuela who face-off on June 18. The semifinals match between USA and the eventual winner will take place on Tuesday, June 21 at Houston's NRG stadium. The game will start at 9:00 p.m. ET and the live streaming will be provided by Univision.

Favorites to win this special edition of the Copa America, "Centenario", are Mexico, Argentina, Colombia and USA.

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With now only 7 matches remaining in the tournament, the Christian Post takes a look at the top scoring teams as well as the top leading scorers of the tournament.

Top Scorers - Here is the List:

Argentina Top List of Most Goals So Far (Updated 6/17/2016)

70 goals have been scored so far in a tournament that started last Friday, June 3, 2016. Now, heading into the quarterfinals with the second leg taking place on Friday, June 17 - PER vs. COL we have Argentina still leading the goal count with 10 goals scored so far. USA, Ecuador, Brazil and Chile follow the lead with 7 goals each and just behind we have Colombia and Mexico with 6 goals each. Peru, Panama and Uruguay each have 4 goals. Costa Rica and Venezuela have 3 goals each and Bolivia 2.

Again the list:

10 Goals
Argentina

7 Goals
USA
Ecuador
Brazil
Chile

6 Goals
Colombia
Mexico

4 Goals
Peru
Panama
Uruguay

3 Goals
Costa Rica
Venezuela

2 Goals
Bolivia

1 Goal
Paraguay
Haiti

0 Goals
Jamaica