Copa America will return to the United States in 2024
Copa America will return to the United States in 2024
The tournament will feature 16 teams and part of a larger collaboration between CONMEBOL and CONCACAF
The United States will host the 2024 Copa America two years before serving as co-host of the World Cup, part of a broader collaboration between CONMEBOL and CONCACAF.
The announcement was made Friday following a deal between the confederations.
The Copa America, which will be played in the summer of 2024, will feature 10 South American nations and the six best CONCACAF teams as invited guests.
The number of teams and geographic allocation spots is the same as the 2016 Copa America Centenario that was played in the United States.
“This is a partnership to support the ongoing growth of men’s and women’s football in CONCACAF and CONMEBOL, and will truly be of mutual benefit to both confederations,” said CONCACAF President Victor Montagliani. “Working hand-in-hand with CONMEBOL, we will deliver elite competitions that will provide more opportunities for our federations, and that we know passionate fans want to see.“
The six countries will qualify for the Copa America through the 2023-24 CONCACAF Nations League.
The U.S. will co-host the World Cup — along with Canada and Mexico — and the tournament would serve as a dry run for 2026 in terms of stadiums and infrastructure.
The host cities for the 2024 Copa America have not yet been named. It’s not known whether Mexico or Canada will host any matches.
On the women’s side, CONCACAF will invite the top four South American teams to play in the 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup. That tournament, which will feature 12 teams, will also be played in the United States.
Furthermore, the two confederations will host a four-team tournament — that’s yet to be named — featuring the two region’s best club teams.
Those teams will include the winner of the Copa Libertadores and CONCACAF Champions League. The inaugural edition is also expected to take place in 2024.