2024 COPA America Complete Guide: Teams, Groups, Format, Host Country, Venues, and Schedules
Copa America was established in 1916 and is South America’s top soccer tournament. This will be the 48th edition that will see the USA host for the second time following the Copa America Centenario in 2016. The winner will earn a spot in the 2025 CONMEBOL–UEFA Cup of Champions facing the UEFA Euro 2024 champion.
Get ready for a summer of intense and exciting soccer action! With Messi’s World Cup-winning Argentina set to defend their Copa title, here is all you need to know about the tournament:
Where and when will Copa America 2024 be held?
Copa America 2024 will be held in the USA spanning 13 cities. The tournament runs from June 20 to July 14, 2024. This marks the second time the USA hosts after the Copa America Centenario in 2016. The event will feature star-studded teams and thrilling matches making it a must-watch for soccer fans.
Who has qualified for Copa America 2024?
Sixteen teams will compete in the tournament divided into four groups. These include 10 teams from CONMEBOL and 6 invited teams from CONCACAF. The top two teams from each group will advance to the knockout stages.
| Group A | Group B | Group C | Group D |
| Argentina | Mexico | USA | Brazil |
| Peru | Ecuador | Uruguay | Colombia |
| Chile | Venezuela | Panama | Paraguay |
| Canada | Jamaica | Bolivia | Costa Rica |
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What is the Copa America 2024 schedule?
The group stage matches will take place from June 20 to July 2, followed by the knockout stages starting on July 4. The final match is scheduled for July 14. Below is a detailed schedule:
| Date | Fixture | Group | Venue | Kick-off Time (GMT) |
| June 20 | Argentina vs. Canada | A | Atlanta, GA | 00:00 |
| June 21 | Peru vs. Chile | A | Arlington, TX | 00:00 |
| June 22 | Ecuador vs. Venezuela | B | Santa Clara, CA | 23:00 |
| June 22 | Mexico vs. Jamaica | B | Houston, TX | 00:00 |
| June 23 | USA vs. Bolivia | C | Arlington, TX | 23:00 |
| June 23 | Uruguay vs. Panama | C | Miami, FL | 00:00 |
| June 24 | Colombia vs. Paraguay | D | Houston, TX | 23:00 |
| June 24 | Brazil vs. Costa Rica | D | Inglewood, CA | 00:00 |
| June 25 | Peru vs. Canada | A | Kansas City, KS | 22:00 |
| June 25 | Chile vs. Argentina | A | East Rutherford, NJ | 01:00 |
| June 26 | Ecuador vs. Jamaica | B | Las Vegas, NV | 22:00 |
| June 26 | Venezuela vs. Mexico | B | Inglewood, CA | 23:00 |
| June 27 | Panama vs. USA | C | Atlanta, GA | 22:00 |
| June 27 | Uruguay vs. Bolivia | C | East Rutherford, NJ | 23:00 |
| June 28 | Colombia vs. Costa Rica | D | Glendale, AZ | 22:00 |
| June 28 | Paraguay vs. Brazil | D | Las Vegas, NV | 23:00 |
| June 29 | Argentina vs. Peru | A | Miami, FL | 00:00 |
| June 29 | Canada vs. Chile | A | Orlando, FL | 00:00 |
| June 30 | Jamaica vs. Venezuela | B | Austin, TX | 00:00 |
| June 30 | Mexico vs. Ecuador | B | Glendale, AZ | 00:00 |
| July 1 | Bolivia vs. Panama | C | Orlando, FL | 01:00 |
| July 1 | USA vs. Uruguay | C | Kansas City, MO | 01:00 |
| July 2 | Costa Rica vs. Paraguay | D | Austin, TX | 01:00 |
| July 2 | Brazil vs. Colombia | D | Santa Clara, CA | 01:00 |
How do these qualify for the knockout stage?
The top two teams from each group advance to the knockout stage – consisting of quarterfinals, semifinals, a third-place match, and the final. The knockout stage follows a single-elimination format.
When do the Copa America 2024 Knockout stages begin?
The knockout stage for the 48th edition of Copa America begins on 5th of July 2024 and here is the detailed schedule for the knockout stages of Copa America 2024:
Quarter-finals
| Date | Time (GMT) | Fixture | Venue |
| July 5, 2024 | 01:00 | Winner Group A vs. Runner-up Group B | NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas |
| July 6, 2024 | 01:00 | Winner Group B vs. Runner-up Group A | AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas |
| July 6, 2024 | 01:00 | Winner Group C vs. Runner-up Group D | Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, Nevada |
| July 6, 2024 | 22:00 | Winner Group D vs. Runner-up Group C | State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona |
Semi-finals
| Date | Time (GMT) | Fixture | Venue |
| July 10, 2024 | 00:00 | Winner Match 25 vs. Winner Match 26 | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey |
| July 11, 2024 | 00:00 | Winner Match 27 vs. Winner Match 28 | Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina |
Third Place Play-off
| Date | Time (GMT) | Fixture | Venue |
| July 14, 2024 | 00:00 | Loser Match 29 vs. Loser Match 30 | Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina |
Where and when will the Copas America 2024 final be played?
The 2024 Copa America final will be played at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida on July 15.
| Date | Time (GMT) | Fixture | Venue |
| July 15, 2024 | 00:00 | Winner Match 29 vs. Winner Match 30 | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida |
How many stadiums are hosting Copa America 2024?
| City | Stadium | Capacity |
| Arlington, TX | AT&T Stadium | 80,000 |
| Atlanta, GA | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | 71,000 |
| Austin, TX | Q2 Stadium | 20,738 |
| Charlotte, NC | Bank of America Stadium | 74,867 |
| East Rutherford, NJ | MetLife Stadium | 82,566 |
| Houston, TX | NRG Stadium | 72,220 |
| Inglewood, CA | SoFi Stadium | 70,240 |
| Santa Clara, CA | Levi’s Stadium | 68,500 |
| Glendale, AZ | State Farm Stadium | 63,400 |
| Las Vegas, NV | Allegiant Stadium | 61,000 |
| Kansas City, MO | Arrowhead Stadium | 76,416 |
| Kansas City, KS | Children’s Mercy Park | 18,467 |
| Miami Gardens, FL | Hard Rock Stadium | 64,767 |
| Orlando, FL | Inter&Co Stadium | 25,500 |
What is the Prize Money for Copa America 2024?
Copa America 2024 is set to distribute a record $108 million in participation fees and prize money. Here’s the detailed breakdown of the prize money:
- Participation Fee: Each team will receive $3 million just for taking part in the tournament.
- Quarter-finals: Teams that bow out at this stage will receive an additional $3 million each.
- Fourth Place: $6 million
- Third Place: $7.5 million
- Runner-up: $10.5 million
- Winner: $24 million
In addition to the prize money, the tournament will cover the teams’ costs for hotels, airfare, and ground transportation across the 14 host cities in the USA.
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