By milcah Tanimu
As anticipation builds for Copa America 2024, Lionel Messi’s Argentina aims to defend their title and extend their winning streak. The 2024 edition, hosted by the United States from June 20 to July 14, promises a month of top-tier football featuring 16 elite teams.
The CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 will be held in the United States. The tournament will include 32 matches, beginning with the group stages on June 22 and concluding with the final on July 14. This year, 16 teams are divided into four groups. Group A features Argentina, Peru, Chile, and Canada. Group B includes Mexico, Ecuador, Venezuela, and Jamaica. Group C has USA, Uruguay, Panama, and Bolivia. Group D consists of Brazil, Colombia, Paraguay, and Costa Rica. Each team will play one match against the others in their group, with the top two teams advancing to the quarter-finals.
The group stage matches promise exciting encounters. Argentina will kick off against Canada on June 21 in Atlanta, followed by Peru vs. Chile on June 22 in Arlington. Other notable matches include Chile vs. Argentina on June 26 in East Rutherford and Brazil vs. Croatia on June 25 in Inglewood. As the tournament progresses, fans can look forward to intense quarter-final and semi-final clashes, culminating in the final match on July 14.
In the quarter-finals, matches will be held in various cities, including Houston, Arlington, Las Vegas, and Glendale. The semi-finals will take place in East Rutherford and Charlotte, with the final location to be announced. The knockout stage promises thrilling football, as the top teams from each group battle for a place in the final.
As Lionel Messi leads Argentina in their quest for another Copa America title, football fans worldwide can look forward to an exhilarating tournament in 2024.