Copa America 2024: Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay Headline Star-Studded Tournament in the US

The Copa America 2024, the prestigious football tournament of the Americas, will make its second venture outside South America, with the United States hosting the 48th edition from June 21 to July 15.

Defending champions Argentina, led by the legendary Lionel Messi, will kick off the tournament against debutants Canada at the Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The tournament will feature 16 top teams from the Americas, divided into four groups.

Group A consists of Argentina, Peru, Chile, and Canada; Group B includes Mexico, Ecuador, Venezuela, and Jamaica; Group C features the United States, Uruguay, Panama, and Bolivia; and Group D comprises Brazil, Colombia, Paraguay, and Costa Rica.

The top two teams from each group will advance to the quarter-finals, with the final scheduled to take place at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on July 15. Fourteen stadiums across the US will host the matches.

Uruguay, the joint-most successful team in Copa America history with 15 titles, will be looking to Federico Valverde and Darwin Nunez to guide them to their first title since 2011. Brazil, the nine-time champions, will aim to avenge their loss to Argentina in the last final, with Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo, and Endrick leading their charge.

Colombia, with James Rodriguez and Luis Diaz in their ranks, will also be a contender for the title. The tournament promises thrilling matches and intense rivalries, with the best football teams from the Americas vying for the coveted trophy.

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