All you need to know about the 2024 Copa América in the U.S.
The 2024 Copa América, marking the 48th edition of the prestigious tournament, is set to captivate football fans around the world from June 20 to July 14.
Organised by South America's football governing body, CONMEBOL, and co-hosted with the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF), this event promises to be a thrilling showcase of international talent.
Returning to the United States for the second time, the tournament will feature matches across various cities, culminating in a grand finale at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. This year's competition includes 16 teams, ten from CONMEBOL and six from CONCACAF, competing in four groups.
Defending champions and group stages
Argentina, the current world champions and defending champions of the Copa América who secured their record 15th title to go level with Uruguay in Brazil in 2021, will aim to continue their success. They are placed in Group A alongside Peru, Chile, and Canada. Group A's matches, including the opening clash between Argentina and Canada, will span from June 20 to 29 across six U.S. cities.
Group B features Mexico, Ecuador, Venezuela, and Jamaica, with their matches scheduled from June 22 to 30. Group C includes the host nation, the United States, alongside Uruguay, Panama, and Bolivia, playing from June 23 to July 1. Group D comprises Brazil, Colombia, Paraguay, and Costa Rica, with matches taking place from June 24 to July 2.
Knockout stages and path to glory
The top two teams from each group will advance to the knockout stages, beginning with the quarter-finals. The knockout stage pairings are set as follows: the winner of Group A will face the runner-up of Group B, and the winner of Group B will play the runner-up of Group A. The winner of Group C will compete against the runner-up of Group D, and the winner of Group D will face the runner-up of Group C.
Victorious teams from the quarter-finals will move on to the semi-finals, leading to the highly anticipated final match on July 14 where the winner will eventually be crowned champion of the 2024 Copa América at the Hard Rock Stadium.
The 2024 competition serves as a warm-up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which the United States, Canada, and Mexico are jointly hosting.
