Copa America 2024 Host, Schedule, and More: What to Know

Copa America 2024 will be hosted in the USA from June 20 to July 14, featuring 16 teams and matches in 15 stadiums.

The upcoming summer of 2024 is gearing up to be an electrifying season for football fans around the world. Two of the most prestigious international competitions in the sport, the UEFA Euro and the Copa America, are set to take place following the conclusion of the 2023-24 club football season. The Copa America, in particular, will feature a star-studded lineup including football icons such as Messi, Neymar Jr, and Di Maria representing their respective countries. Before delving into the details of the schedule, dates, and host of the Copa America 2024, it is important to understand the rich history of this esteemed tournament.

Established in 1916, the Copa America currently holds the distinction of being the oldest continental football competition. Organized by CONMEBOL, the tournament primarily showcases teams from South America. However, in recent decades, teams from North America and Asia have also been extended invitations to participate. For instance, Asian teams have participated in the Copa America on two occasions, with Japan being the first team to take part in the 1999 edition, followed by Qatar joining Japan in the 2019 edition.

Argentina, the defending champions, stands as one of the most successful nations in the history of the Copa America, alongside Uruguay, with both countries boasting 15 titles each. Brazil follows closely behind, securing nine victories and ranking second on the list of most titles. No other nation has managed to win the continental tournament more than twice.

With a comprehensive understanding of the tournament's historical significance, it's time to delve into everything you need to know about the Copa America 2024, including its host, schedule, venues, and more.

The Copa America 2024 is set to commence with the group stage matches on 20 June 2024, with Argentina, the current titleholders, featuring in the opening match. The group stage will conclude on 2 July 2024, following which the tournament will progress to the knockout stages, beginning with the quarter-finals on 4 July 2024, and culminating in the final match on 14 July 2024.

Despite being organized by South America's apex governing body in football, CONMEBOL, the Copa America 2024 will be hosted by the United States of America, a country under the jurisdiction of CONCACAF. This decision is a result of a strategic partnership between CONMEBOL and CONCACAF, marking the second time the USA will host the competition, having previously hosted the Copa America Centenario in 2016.

The venues for the Copa America 2024 were announced by CONMEBOL, with the opening fixture set to take place at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, and the final scheduled to be held at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Additionally, matches will be hosted at various other stadiums across the USA, including AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, and Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, San Francisco, among others.

In conclusion, the Copa America 2024 promises to be an exhilarating and historic event, showcasing the best of South American football talent on an international stage. With the tournament set to take place in the United States and featuring an array of world-class teams, the summer of 2024 is sure to be an unforgettable season for football enthusiasts worldwide.