The 2024 Copa America is one of the most-awaited soccer tournaments that bring together the best of North and South American soccer. Back in December 7, 2023, the draw for the groupings took place, and the tournament itself starts on June 20, 2024. Soon, updates on the Copa America will fill up soccer headlines and sports news sites as teams will finalize their rosters. Here is all you need to know about the upcoming tournament. Get the latest details on groupings, to the schedule, and to who the favorites are to win the tournament.
2024 Copa America Format
The Copa America features 16 teams that will be playing in four pots for the group stage. Pot 1 is pre-drawn. The slots in the first Pot go to defending champions Argentina, CONCACAF Gold Champion Mexico, hosts and Defending CONCACAF National League Champions USA, and the next highest ranked CONMEBOL Brazil. The remaining ports were arranged by FIFA ranking with two CONCACAF playoff winners included in Pot 4. Here are the pots for the tournament:
| Pot 1 | Pot 2 | Pot 3 | Pot 4 |
| Argentina | Uruguay | Chile | Jamaica |
| Mexico | Colombia | Panama | Bolivia |
| USA (host) | Ecuador | Venezuela | Canada |
| Brazil | Peru | Paraguay | Costa Rica |
The top two finishers of each group will compete next in the knockout stage. There, eight teams will be competing in a single-elimination bracket. This stage will run all the way to the Finals, which will be held on July 14, in Florida.
Copa America Schedule
You still have ample time to start a soccer betting business before the tournament opens in June 20 for the group stage. The tournament will run up to mid-July. Keep in mind that when it comes to tournaments like this, other local soccer tournaments will be affected. This is because players who will be competing in the Copa may not join their current teams and leagues where they play in. for example, Lionel Messi will play for Argentina. That means we may not see him playing for Inter Miami in the MLS for the meantime. So when you are keeping track of soccer betting across multiple leagues, keep that in mind. Meanwhile, here is the schedule for the event:
| Round | Dates |
| Group Stage | June 20 — July 2, 2024 |
| Quarterfinals | July 4-6, 2024 |
| Semifinals | July 9-10, 2024 |
| Third Place | July 13, 2024 |
| Final | July 14, 2024 |
What to Expect in Copa America?
So far, the teams are yet to announce their final rosters. Each team can set provisional squads of 35 up to 55 players for pre-tournament training, as well as friendly matches. However, teams have a deadline to reduce the numbers. They have to set a final roster by June 12. By then, each team should have 23 players each.
Even without final roster lists, some teams are already emerging as favorites to win. Argentina is a top favored team to win at +170, with Brazil coming in second at +220. The US is +1400 to win, but since the matches will also be held in Mexico and the US, expect a lot of voting for the USMNT. Meanwhile, you can start learning how to open a soccer sportsbook and start taking in bets. With over a month left to go, you have more than enough time to prepare to earn a lot from offering events such as the Copa America tournament.
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