The USA is set to host the Copa America 2024 as a crucial element in their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which they will co-host with their neighbors, Canada and Mexico.
In 2016, the USA had its inaugural chance to host the competition, being re-invited to compete as part of a unified tournament involving nations from CONCACAF and CONMEBOL.
In March 2024, officials will confirm the qualification picture as the final round of playoffs adds the two ultimate teams to the schedule for the kickoff of the June tournament.
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When Will Start Copa America 2024?
The 2024 Copa America begins on June 20 and ends on July 14 of that same year. Argentina, the defending champions, will play in the competition’s opening match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. It automatically assigned them to Group A of the tournament.
Host Cities of Copa America 2024
Conmebol has revealed the 14 host cities and the whole schedule of matches for the 2024 Copa América, which takes place from June 20 to July 14 across the United States.
In addition to quarterfinal play in Arlington, Houston, Las Vegas, and Glendale. There will be two semifinals held in MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, and Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.
In earlier news, CONMEBOL declared that Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, will host the tournament’s first match. Inglewood, Santa Clara, Las Vegas, Orlando, Kansas City, Missouri, and Kansas City, Kansas are the other host towns.
How many teams will participate in Copa America in 2024?
Ten teams from CONMEBOL and six from CONCACAF, which includes North and Central America and the Caribbean, will compete in 32 matches during the June 20–July 14 event.
List of Host Stadiums for Copa America 2024
Five of the 14 MLS venues will host games, with Mercedes-Benz Stadium, home to Atlanta United, hosting the opening match. The following is a list of venues, with MLS venues bolded:
- Allegiant Stadium – Las Vegas, Nevada
- AT&T Stadium – Arlington, Texas
- Bank of America Stadium – Charlotte, North Carolina
- Children’s Mercy Park – Kansas City, Kansas
- Exploria Stadium – Orlando, Florida
- GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium – Kansas City, Missouri
- Hard Rock Stadium – Miami Gardens, Florida
- Levi’s Stadium – Santa Clara, California
- Mercedes-Benz Stadium – Atlanta, Georgia
- MetLife Stadium – East Rutherford, New Jersey
- NRG Stadium – Houston, Texas
- Q2 Stadium – Austin, Texas
- SoFi Stadium – Inglewood, California
- State Farm Stadium – Glendale, Arizona
Other MLS stadiums include Bank of America Stadium (Charlotte FC), Children’s Mercy Park (Sporting Kansas City), Exploria Stadium (Orlando City SC), and Q2 Stadium (Austin FC).
Copa America Schedule
| ROUND | DATE(S) |
|---|---|
| Group Stage | June 20 – July 1 |
| Quarterfinal | July 3-6 |
| Semifinal | July 9-10 |
| Third Place Playoff | July 13 |
| Final | July 14 |
The championship game will take place on July 14 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, while the third-place match will take place on July 13 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte.
Who has qualified for Copa America in 2024?
For Copa America, all ten South American countries (CONMEBOL) automatically qualify.
- Argentina (defending champion)
- Brazil
- Bolivia
- Colombia
- Chile
- Ecuador
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Uruguay
- Venezuela
After making it to the Concacaf Nations League A semifinals in 2023–24, four Concacaf teams have qualified:
- Jamaica
- Mexico
- Panama
- United States
Two playoff games on March 23 at Toyota Stadium, home of FC Dallas, will determine the qualification of two more Concacaf teams:
- Winner of Canada vs. Trinidad and Tobago
- Winner of Costa Rica vs. Honduras
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