Copa America 2024 Kicks Off with Exciting Matchups and Potential Surprises

2024 Copa America: A Historic Edition

The 2024 edition of Copa America is underway, marking an important moment in the world of soccer as teams from the CONMEBOL and Concacaf regions come together to compete for the prestigious title. This year's tournament holds particular significance as it may be the final appearance of Lionel Messi, adding an extra layer of excitement for fans around the globe.

Concacaf's Strong Presence

With the tournament taking place in the United States, six spots have been secured by Concacaf sides, including the United States, Mexico, Panama, Canada, Jamaica, and Costa Rica. These teams have the opportunity to test their skills and strategies ahead of the 2026 World Cup, which will also be hosted in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Group Stage Standings and Schedule

The group stage has already showcased thrilling matches and surprising results. Here are the current standings and upcoming matches:

Group A

• Standings:
• 1. Argentina - 6 points
• 2. Canada - 3 points
• 3. Chile - 1 point
• 4. Peru - 1 point
• Schedule:
• June 20: Argentina 2, Canada 0
• June 21: Peru 0, Chile 0
• June 25: Peru 0, Canada 1; Chile 0, Argentina 1
• June 29: Argentina vs. Peru, 8 p.m. on FS1; Canada vs. Chile, 8 p.m. on FS2

Group B

• Standings:
• 1. Venezuela - 6 points
• 2. Ecuador - 3 points
• 3. Mexico - 1 point
• 4. Jamaica - 1 point
• Schedule:
• June 22: Ecuador 1, Venezuela 2; Mexico 0, Jamaica 0
• June 26: Ecuador 3, Jamaica 1; Venezuela 1, Mexico 0
• June 30: Mexico vs. Ecuador, 8 p.m. on FS1; Jamaica vs. Venezuela, 8 p.m. on FOX

Group C

• Standings:
• 1. Uruguay - 6 points
• 2. United States - 6 points
• 3. Panama - 3 points
• 4. Bolivia - 0 points
• Schedule:
• June 23: United States 2, Bolivia 0; Uruguay 3, Panama 1
• June 27: Panama 2, United States 1; Uruguay 5, Bolivia 0
• July 1: Bolivia vs. Panama, 9 p.m. on FS2; United States vs. Uruguay 9 p.m. on FS1

Group D

• Standings:
• 1. Colombia - 3 points
• 2. Brazil - 3 points
• 3. Costa Rica - 1 point
• 4. Paraguay - 0 points
• Schedule:
• June 24: Colombia 2, Paraguay 1; Brazil 0, Costa Rica 0
• June 28: Colombia vs. Costa Rica, 6 p.m. on FS1; Paraguay vs. Brazil, 9 p.m. on FS1
• July 2: Brazil vs. Colombia, 9 p.m. on FS1; Costa Rica vs. Paraguay, 9 p.m. on FS2

Upcoming Matches

The tournament will continue with the following matches:

Round of 16

• July 4: 1A vs. 2B, 8 p.m. on FOX
• July 5: 1B vs. 2A, 8 p.m. on FS1
• July 6: 1D vs. 2C, 3 p.m. on FS1; 1C vs. 2D, 6 p.m. on FS1

Semifinals

• July 9: TBD vs. TBD, 8 p.m. on FS1
• July 10: TBD vs. TBD, 8 p.m. on FS1

Third Place

• July 13: TBD vs. TBD, 8 p.m. on FS1

Final

• July 14: TBD vs. TBD, 8 p.m. on FOX

As the tournament progresses, soccer fans can look forward to more thrilling matches and unforgettable moments, making the 2024 Copa America a historic and memorable edition.