Next yr’s 48th version of the Copa America, that includes 10 South American nations and 6 North American groups, might be held in 14 venues throughout 10 US states, organizers stated on Monday. South American governing physique CONMEBOL had already introduced that the June 20 opener could be held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta with the ultimate on July 14 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. On Monday CONMEBOL revealed that AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, NRG Stadium in Houston, State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona and Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, will host quarter-final matches.
Semi-finals might be performed at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey and at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Other venues are Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles and Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Exploria Stadium in Orlando, Florida, and Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City.
Group play will happen from June 20 via July 2. The quarter-finals might be held July 4-6, semi-finals July 9 and 10 and the third-place match on July 13.
“According to the dynamics of the competition, two groups will play in the west and center of the country, and two groups in the east and center,” CONMEBOL stated in a press release. “The competition will move in an easterly direction, the quarter-finals will be played in the west and center, while the semi-final and final will take place in the east.”
The event, usually held in South America, will function a tuneup for the US forward of the 2026 World Cup, which the United States is co-hosting with Mexico and Canada.
“The passion of football will run through this great country from east to west and from north to south, bringing excitement and fun to hundreds of thousands of fans at the venues and millions of spectators around the world,” predicted Alejandro Dominguez, president of CONMEBOL and FIFA vice chairman.
The draw for the event, which is able to see Argentina defending their title, is on Thursday.
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