Copa America Dates And Schedule: Everything You Need to Know
The Copa America is back in the United States, and fans across the Americas are eager to mark their calendars. Below is a complete guide to the 2024 tournament dates, match schedule, participating nations, and how to stay updated with the latest FOX Soccer coverage.
2024 Copa America Overview
The 2024 edition of the CONMEBOL Copa America™️ features ten South American powerhouses plus six invited teams, creating a 16‑team showdown that runs for three weeks. The competition will be staged across multiple venues in the United States, offering a blend of historic stadiums and state‑of‑the‑art facilities.
Participating Nations
All ten CONMEBOL members are automatically qualified, and the tournament also invites six additional nations. The official list includes:
- Brazil
- Uruguay
- Chile
- Colombia
- Argentina
- Peru
- Paraguay
- Ecuador
- Bolivia
- Venezuela
- Mexico (invited)
- United States (invited)
- Japan (invited)
- Canada (invited)
- Qatar (invited)
- Saudi Arabia (invited)
These teams will compete in a group stage followed by knockout rounds, culminating in a final that crowns the champion of South America.
Copa America 2024 Dates
The tournament kicks off on June 20, 2024 and concludes with the final on July 14, 2024. Below is a week‑by‑week breakdown:
- June 20‑27: Group Stage – 32 matches across four groups (A, B, C, D).
- June 28‑July 1: Quarter‑finals – Eight teams advance.
- July 3‑4: Semi‑finals – Four teams compete for a spot in the final.
- July 7: Third‑place match – The two semi‑final losers face off.
- July 14: Copa America Final – The champion is determined.
Key Match Dates
Fans looking for marquee matchups should note the following fixtures:
- Opening Match – Brazil vs. Mexico (June 20)
- Argentina vs. United States (June 23)
- Chile vs. Uruguay – a classic South American rivalry (June 26)
