Publication date: 21 Jun 2024
The America Cup (CONMEBOL Copa América) is the premier men’s football tournament among South American national teams. Since the 1990s, teams from North America and Asia have joined the competition. The Cup is played regularly every 2-4 years. The national teams are divided into groups. There they compete in matches under the “each with each” system. Besides, the best teams qualify for the play-offs. There they compete in a series of play-off matches until a winner is crowned. The winner of the Copa America will play the winner of UEFA EURO 2024 in the CONMEBOL-UEFA Cup of Champions 2025. It is the third most watched cup in the world as the CONMEBOL Copa America brings together the continent’s best teams.
2024 America Cup
The 48th CONMEBOL Copa America will be held in the United States from June 20 to July 14. In addition, these competitions are organized in conjunction with CONCACAF. The main matches will be played in major stadiums in various cities. On 14 July, the final will be played at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. The tournament will feature 10 teams from CONMEBOL. They are Argentina (reigning champions), Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela. In addition, there are 6 teams from CONCACAF: Jamaica, Mexico, Panama, USA, Canada, Costa Rica.
History of the competition
The America Cup is a prestigious tournament that has been held since 1916 and brings together the continent’s best national teams. Over the years, the tournament has become a symbol of the passion and talent for football in the Americas. Until 1975, the Copa America was known as the South American Football Championship.
There are many legendary victories and matches in the history of the America’s Cup. In 1959, for example, Uruguay beat Argentina 4-0 in the final. Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil are the most successful participants in the tournament. Argentina and Uruguay have 15 wins each, while Brazil have 9.
The CONMEBOL Copa America always attracts the attention of the world’s football stars. Lionel Messi, Neymar, Edinson Cavani, Luis Suárez and many others are an integral part of the tournament. Throughout the history of their participation, they have provided many exciting moments on the pitch.
Cup results in recent seasons
| Year | Venue | Winning team |
| 2021 | Brazil | Argentina (15th time) |
| 2019 | Brazil | Brazil (9th time) |
| 2016 | U.S.A. | Chile (2nd time) |
2028 Copa America
The CONMEBOL America’s Cup is scheduled to be held every 4 years from 2024. The next tournament is scheduled for 2028.
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