The United States is hosting the Copa América this year. The opening match began in Atlanta on June 20. Here’s what you need to know about the oldest continental soccer tournament in the Western Hemisphere and how to attend the games taking place in Texas.
What is the Copa América 2024?
The Copa América, organized by CONMEBOL (South American Football Federation), is the first men’s football tournament bringing together national teams from South America. Traditionally contested every four years with 10 teams, the Copa América 2024 brings together 16 teams, including those from North America.
When will the 2024 Copa América take place?
The 2024 Copa América kicked off on Thursday June 20 and will continue until July 14, when it will culminate with the final match.
Who is organizing this event?
The event is jointly organized by CONCACAF (Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Football) and CONMEBOL.
In 2024, the two confederations have collaborated to pave the way for the 2026 World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by Mexico, the United States and Canada.
Where will the 2024 Copa América be held?
This is the second time the prestigious tournament will be hosted in the United States and some matches will take place at Q2 Stadium in Austin and AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
The full list of host cities and stadiums is as follows:
- Arlington, Texas (AT&T Stadium)
- Atlanta (Mercedes-Benz Stadium)
- Austin, Texas (Q2 stage)
- Charlotte, North Carolina (Bank of America Stadium)
- East Rutherford, New Jersey (MetLife Stadium)
- Houston (NRG Stadium)
- Inglewood, California (SoFi Stadium)
- Santa Clara, California (Levi’s Stadium)
- Glendale, Arizona (State Farm Stadium)
- Las Vegas (Allegiant Stadium)
- Kansas City, Kansas (Children’s Mercy Park)
- Kansas City, Missouri (Arrowhead Stadium)
- Miami Gardens, Florida (Hard Rock Stadium)
- Orlando, Florida (Inter&Co Stadium)
Who’s playing?
The Copa América 2024 has 16 teams divided into four groups:
- Group A: Argentina, Canada, Chile, Peru
- Group B: Ecuador, Jamaica, Mexico, Venezuela
- Group C: Bolivia, Panama, United States, Uruguay
- Group D: Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Paraguay
When will the next match take place?
The next match is on Friday June 21, with Peru taking on Chile at 8 p.m.
Where can I get tickets?
Wherever you buy tickets. Ticketmaster is the official ticket retailer, and third-party sellers like SeatGeek and StubHub also offer tickets to the games. Tickets for the Texas games are not yet sold.
How can I watch?
TV shows are available on FOX, FS1 and FS2. Spanish language coverage is provided by TUDN, UniMás and Univision. Live streaming options are available on Fox Sports, fuboTV and Vix.
Who plays in Texas?
Of the 32 championship matches, 8 will be played in Texas.
- AT&T Stadium – Arlington, Texas: Friday June 21. Peru versus Chile.
- NRG Stadium – Houston, Texas: Saturday June 22. Mexico vs Jamaica.
- AT&T Stadium – Arlington, Texas: Sunday June 23. United States versus Bolivia.
- NRG Stadium – Houston, Texas: Monday June 24. Colombia vs Paraguay.
- Q2 Stadium – Austin, Texas: Sunday June 30: Jamaica against Venezuela.
- Q2 Stadium – Austin, Texas: Tuesday July 2. Costa Rica vs Paraguay.
- NRG Stadium – Houston, Texas: Thursday July 4. Quarter-final match
- AT&T Stadium – Arlington, Texas: Friday July 5: Quarter-final match.
What is the 2024 Copa America match schedule?
- Thursday June 20: Argentina vs. Canada, 8 p.m. ET (FS1)
- Friday June 21 : Peru vs. Chile, 8 p.m. ET (FS1)
- Saturday June 22: Ecuador vs. Venezuela, 6 p.m. ET (FS1), Mexico vs. Jamaica, 9 p.m. ET (FS1)
- Sunday June 23: USA vs. Bolivia, 6 p.m. ET (FOX), Uruguay vs. Panama, 9 p.m. ET (FOX)
- Monday June 24: Colombia vs. Paraguay, 6 p.m. ET (FS1), Brazil vs. Costa Rica, 9 p.m. ET (FS1)
- Tuesday June 25: Peru vs. Canada, 6 p.m. ET (FS1), Chile vs. Argentina, 9 p.m. ET (FS1)
- Wednesday June 26: Ecuador vs. Jamaica, 6 p.m. ET (FS1), Venezuela vs. Mexico, 9 p.m. ET (FS1)
- Thursday June 27: Panama vs. United States, 6 p.m. ET (FOX), Uruguay vs. Bolivia, 9 p.m. ET (FOX)
- Friday June 28: Colombia vs. Costa Rica, 6 p.m. ET (FS1), Paraguay vs. Brazil, 9 p.m. ET (FS1)
- Saturday June 29: Argentina vs. Peru, 8 p.m. ET (FS1), Canada vs. Chile, 8 p.m. ET (FS2)
- Sunday June 30: Jamaica vs. Venezuela, 8 p.m. ET (FS1), Mexico vs. Ecuador, 8 p.m. ET (FOX)
- Monday July 1: Bolivia vs. Panama, 9 p.m. ET (FS2), USA vs. Uruguay, 9 p.m. ET (FS1)
- Tuesday July 2: Brazil vs. Colombia, 9 p.m. ET (FS1), Costa Rica vs. Paraguay, 9 p.m. ET (FS2)
QUARTER FINALS
- Thursday July 4: Group A winner vs. Group B runner-up in Houston (9 p.m. ET)
- Friday July 5: Group A runner-up vs. Group B winner in Arlington, Texas (9 p.m. ET)
- Saturday July 6: Group D winner vs. Group C runner-up in Glendale, Arizona (6 p.m. ET), Group C winner vs. Group D runner-up in Las Vegas (9 p.m. ET)
SEMI FINALS
- Tuesday July 9: Semifinal 1 in East Rutherford, NJ (3 p.m. ET)
- Wednesday July 8: Semifinal 2 in Charlotte, North Carolina (3 p.m. ET)
THIRD PLACE GAME
- Saturday July 13: Semifinal losers in Charlotte, North Carolina (8 p.m. ET)
FINAL
- Sunday July 14: Semifinal winners in Miami Gardens, Florida (8 p.m. ET)
