Overview of the Copa America 2019
The Copa America 2019 marked the 46th edition of South America’s premier international football tournament. Hosted by Brazil from June 14 to July 7, the competition featured twelve teams – ten CONMEBOL members plus two invited nations – competing for the coveted trophy. The tournament’s format combined a group stage with a knockout phase, delivering a compact schedule that kept fans engaged throughout the three‑week period.
Copa America 2019 Schedule at a Glance
The Copa America schedule 2019 was designed to minimize travel while maximizing high‑profile matchups. All matches were played in six Brazilian cities: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília, Belo Horizonte, Porto Alegre, and Salvador. Below is a concise timeline of the key phases:
- Group Stage: June 14 – June 24
- Quarter‑finals: June 28 – June 30
- Semi‑finals: July 3 – July 4
- Third‑place play‑off & Final: July 6 – July 7
Group Stage Fixtures
The Copa America 2019 fixtures were released on March 12, 2019. The twelve teams were drawn into three groups (A, B, and C), each containing four sides. The schedule ensured that each team played three matches, with the top two from each group plus the two best third‑placed teams advancing to the quarter‑finals.
- Group A – Brazil, Bolivia, Venezuela, and Peru
- June 14 – Brazil vs. Bolivia (São Paulo)
- June 15 – Peru vs. Venezuela (São Paulo)
- June 19 – Brazil vs. Venezuela (São Paulo)
- June 20 – Peru vs. Bolivia (São Paulo)
- June 24 – Brazil vs. Peru (São Paulo)
- June 24 – Bolivia vs. Venezuela (São Paulo)
- Group B – Argentina, Paraguay, Colombia, and Qatar
- June 15 – Argentina vs. Paraguay (Rio de Janeiro)
- June 16 – Colombia vs. Qatar (Rio de Janeiro)
- June 20 – Argentina vs. Qatar (Rio de Janeiro)
- June 21 – Colombia vs. Paraguay (Rio de Janeiro)
- June 25 – Argentina vs. Colombia (Rio de Janeiro)
- June 25 – Paraguay vs. Qatar (Rio de Janeiro)
- Group C – Chile, Ecuador, Uruguay, and Japan
- June 16
