Copa America 2024 is right around the corner.
Canada is playing in the tournament for the first time in its history, while Argentina is defending its title. You might have some questions about how the tournament works, what the betting odds are, or how it is formatted.
Here is our Copa America FAQ, which aims to answer 10 commonly asked questions about the event.
Copa America 2024 FAQ
Q: When are the dates for Copa America 2024?
A: The tournament begins June 20 when Canada plays defending champion Argentina at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. The final will be played July 14 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida.
Q: Where will Copa America 2024 take place?
A: The United States will host the tournament for the second time, having hosted the 100th edition of the event in 2016. There are 14 different venues spanning from New York to California.
Q: What teams are in Copa America 2024?
A: Sixteen teams are participating in Copa America — 10 from CONMEBOL and six from CONCACAF. Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela represent CONMEBOL. Jamaica, Mexico, Panama, the United States, Canada, and Costa Rica represent CONCACAF.
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Q: What is the tournament format for Copa America 2024?
A: The 16 teams are separated into four groups of four. Each team plays each of its group-stage counterparts once in a round-robin format. The top two teams from each group advance to the knockout stage. Teams are eliminated after each game from there until a winner is decided. There is also a third-place play-off for the losers of the semi-finals.
Q: How does the group stage point system work?
A: A win is worth three points, a draw is one point, and a loss is zero points. The top two teams on points advance. If there is a tie, the tiebreak is sorted by goal-differential with the next tiebreaker being goals scored. If these two are equal, head-to-head results are used to break the tie.
Q: Who are the favourites to win Copa America 2024?
A: As of May 23, Argentina is +175 to defend its title. Brazil is next on the list at +225 while Uruguay sits at +500. USA holds the shortest odds of all CONCACAF teams +1,200.
Q: What are Canada’s odds in Copa America 2024?
A: Canada is a +6,600 long shot to win the tournament and +1,400 to win its group. The team is +225 to advance to the knockout stage. This is the first time the CANMNT have participated in the Copa America. They failed to advance out of the World Cup group stage in 2022.
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Q: Who is in Canada’s group and when does it play?
A: Canada is in Group A alongside Argentina, Peru, and Chile. Argentina tops FIFA’s ranking while Peru sits 32nd and Chile 42nd. Canada is ranked 49th as of May 23. Canada plays Argentina on June 20, Peru on June 25, and Chile on June 29.
Q: Who are Canada’s top players and who is the new head coach?
A: Alphonso Davies, Jonathan David and Cyle Larin are Canada’s “Big 3.” They each rank in the top four in international appearances and goals. Jesse Marsch was appointed manager on May 13 following John Herdman’s departure. Marsch previously coached Leeds United and is the first American to coach Canada.
Q: What other teams and players are there to watch?
A: Argentina is loaded with top-end talents such as Lionel Messi, Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez. Brazil is perhaps the most talented team, even with Neymar injured. Raphinha, Rodrygo, Vinicius Junior and Endrick form an electric offence. Brazil’s first game is on June 24 versus Costa Rica. The United States also has a bevy of young talents including Weston McKennie, Sergino Dest and Christian Pulisic.
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