This summer marks a special edition of Copa America, with the tournament expanded to 16 teams and hosted in the United States for the second time.
As part of a strategic partnership between the CONMEBOL and CONCACAF governing bodies announced in January 2023, six North American nations were allowed to qualify for South America’s major international tournament.
Joining the usual suspects like Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay are CONCACAF qualifiers United States, Mexico, Canada, Costa Rica, Jamaica, and Panama.
The United States is hosting just as they did in 2016, winning the right against Peru after Ecuador pulled out of the running. With the 2026 World Cup fast approaching, Copa America will provide a good test of US facilities, not to mention pitting the USMNT against some elite competition.
Here’s a rundown of the 14 stadiums that will host the 2024 Copa America.
City: Arlington, Texas
Capacity: 80,000
Games Hosted
21 June – Peru vs Chile
23 June – United States vs Bolivia
05 July – Quarterfinal
The second-biggest venue of the tournament, AT&T Stadium has been no stranger to international soccer events, most recently playing host to the CONCACAF Nations League Finals, which the USMNT won by beating Mexico 2-0 in the final.
A favorite of US fans, the Stars and Stripes will play Bolivia here in the group stages.
City: Atlanta, Georgia
Capacity: 71,000
Games hosted
20 June – Argentina vs Canada
27 June – Panama vs United States
One of the most visually striking stadiums in the United States, Mercedes-Benz Stadium will only host two Copa America matches, but they’re significant ones.
First up is the opening game between holders Argentina and CONCACAF rising stars Canada where the likes of Alphonso Davies and Jonathan David will be pitted against the GOAT and Inter Miami’s very own Lionel Messi.
Then, a week later, the USMNT comes to town in an all-CONCACAF showdown with Panama.
Atlanta United usually plays on turf at MBS, but it’s been confirmed that grass will be laid down for Copa America and the 2026 World Cup.
City: Austin, Texas
Capacity: 20,738
Games hosted
30 June – Jamaica vs Venezuela
2 July – Costa Rica vs Paraguay
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