Copa America 2024: Preview

The football world is ready to get wild this month as two major tournaments are set to start in the middle of June. The UEFA Euro 2024 Will begin on June 15, while Copa America is scheduled to start on June 21.The United States will host this interesting tournament, which will start with the match between Argentina and Canada.

Copa America Fixture

16 teams will participate in Copa America, divided into four groups. A total of 32 games will be played in this tournament. Here is the complete fixture of Copa America:

Group Stage

Thursday, June 20:

• Argentina vs. Canada | 6:00 p.m. | Mercedes Benz Stadium, Atlanta

Friday, June 21:

• Peru vs. Chile | 6:00 p.m. | AT&T Stadium, Arlington

Saturday, June 22:

• Ecuador vs. Venezuela | 4:00 p.m. | Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara
• Mexico vs. Jamaica | 7:00 p.m. | NRG Stadium, Houston

Sunday, June 23:

• United States vs. Bolivia | 4:00 p.m. | AT&T Stadium, Arlington
• Uruguay vs. Panama | 7:00 p.m. | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens

Monday, June 24:

• Colombia vs. Paraguay | 4:00 p.m. | NRG Stadium, Houston
• Brazil vs. Costa Rica | 5:00 p.m. | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood

Tuesday, June 25:

• Peru vs. Canada | 4:00 p.m. | Children's Mercy Park, Kansas City
• Chile vs. Argentina | 7:00 p.m. | Metlife Stadium, East Rutherford

Wednesday, June 26:

• Ecuador vs. Jamaica | 4:00 p.m. | Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas
• Venezuela vs. Mexico | 7:00 p.m. | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood

Thursday, June 27:

• Panama vs. United States | 4:00 p.m. | Mercedes Benz Stadium, Atlanta
• Uruguay vs. Bolivia | 7:00 p.m. | Metlife Stadium, East Rutherford

Friday, June 28:

• Colombia vs. Costa Rica | 4:00 p.m. | State Farm Stadium, Glendale
• Paraguay vs. Brazil | 7:00 p.m. | Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas

Saturday, June 29:

• Argentina vs. Peru | 6:00 p.m. | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens
• Canada vs. Chile | 6:00 p.m. | Exploria Stadium, Orlando

Sunday, June 30:

• Jamaica vs. Venezuela | 6:00 p.m. | Q2 Stadium, Austin
• Mexico vs. Ecuador | 6:00 p.m. | State Farm Stadium, Glendale

Monday, July 1:

• Bolivia vs. Panama | 7:00 p.m. | Exploria Stadium, Orlando
• United States vs. Uruguay | 7:00 p.m. | GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City

Tuesday, July 2:

• Costa Rica vs. Paraguay | 7:00 p.m. | Q2 Stadium, Austin
• Brazil vs. Colombia | 7:00 p.m. | Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara

Quarterfinals

Thursday, July 4:

• 1st Group A vs. 2nd Group B | NRG Stadium, Houston | Match 25

Friday, July 5:

• 1st Group B vs. 2nd Group A | AT&T Stadium, Arlington | Match 26

Saturday, July 6:

• 1st Group C vs. 2nd Group D | Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas | Match 27
• 1st Group D vs. 2nd Group C | State Farm Stadium, Glendale | Match 28

Semifinals

Tuesday, July 9:

• Winner Match 25 vs. Winner Match 26 | Metlife Stadium, East Rutherford | Match 29

Wednesday, July 10:

• Winner Match 27 vs. Winner Match 28 | Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte | Match 30

Third Place Playoff

Saturday, July 13:

• Loser Match 29 vs. Loser Match 30 | Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte | Match 31

Final

Sunday, July 14:

• Winner Match 29 vs. Winner Match 30 | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens | Match 32

Who Is The Favorite?

Brazil and Argentina are always crowd favorites in major international tournaments. These two teams have massive fans all around the world. But this Copa America will be very competitive as three or four teams are very favorite to win the trophy.

Uruguay and the defending Champions Argentina are the most successful teams in this competition, having 15 titles for each. However, Argentina ended their 28 years of trophy drought by winning the Copa America in 2021, which was also the first international trophy for Lionel Messi.

Argentina have been flying since then and won the FIFA World Cup in the following year. There is no doubt Argentina is the most favorite in this Copa America.

But Brazil and Uruguay could be a great threat for the La Albiceleste. Uruguay had a difficult period for a certain time, but they have been doing well under the legendary manager Marcelo Bielsa. It will be no surprise if Uruguay win the Copa America 2024.

Brazil, on the other hand, have an interesting squad. The five-time World Cup winner has everything to win any tournament. Players like Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo, Martinelli, Jesus, Paqueta, and Bruno Guimaraes can destroy any opponent. Unfortunately, their poster boy Neymar Jr will miss this tournament due to an injury.

But Brazil's biggest drawback can be their management. The last World Cup was a total disaster for the Selecao under Tite. Although they replaced Tite with Dorival Junior, it remains to be seen how Brazil play under the new manager.