2024 Copa America in the US to start from June 20

The upcoming 2024 Copa America tournament will be played in the United States. The prestigious tournament will kick off on June 20, with the final to be played on July 17. South American soccer body CONMEBOL confirmed the dates on Tuesday. The tournament organizers have yet to pick the host cities. Ten South American teams plus six from Central and North America will also take part in the 2024 Copa America.

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Argentina are the defending champions. They defeated the favorites, Brazil at the Maracanã Stadium. Ángel Di María scored the goal in the 22nd minute of the game which was enough to decide the result of the match. Previously the United States hosted the Copa America in 2016 which also included 16 teams.

CONMEBOL president Alejandro Domínguez said in a statement that "a new edition will invite (fans) to celebrate and live the passion that this competition makes us feel."