The CONMEBOL Copa América 2024™ will take place across 14 venues in the United States, marking the second time the tournament is hosted outside South America. Originally held in the U.S. in 2016, this year’s event continues a strategic partnership between CONMEBOL and CONCACAF.
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This collaboration seeks to boost soccer development and increase visibility in both regions. By hosting the Copa América in the U.S. for a second time—initially in 2016—it taps into the U.S.’s robust sports infrastructure and diverse fan base to effectively promote the sport. This strategy not only introduces top-tier international football to North America but also fortifies the relationship between the two soccer confederations.
Number of teams at the Copa América 2024
In the tournament, 16 teams will compete—10 from CONMEBOL and six from CONCACAF. Teams like the United States, Mexico, Jamaica, and Panama qualified through the CONCACAF Nations League, while Canada and Costa Rica secured spots through a playoff.
With the arrivals of Canada and Costa Rica, this is how the groups for the CONMEBOL Copa América USA 2024™ 🤩 are formed pic.twitter.com/yqEGc6ENi4
— CONMEBOL Copa América™️ ENG (@copaamerica_ENG) March 24, 2024
Remembering Zagallo
Sambafoot Series launched a new documentary about the football legend Zagallo. Known as ‘Velho Lobo‘ and as superstitious as it gets, Zagallo helped shape what Brazilian football is nowadays — as a player and as a coach.
Binge the first five episodes available on Sambafoot’s Youtube channel. Stay tuned for upcoming releases as we keep telling this legend’s life story.
