FIFA World Cup 2022
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Next year’s Copa America will be played in the United States and will feature six CONCACAF teams.
South American soccer body CONMEBOL said on Friday that its 10 national teams will play the tournament outside their region following an agreement with the confederation for North America, Central America and the Caribbean.
The six invited to the 2024 Copa America will secure their places based on their performances in the upcoming CONCACAF Nations League.
The tournament will be played during the northern hemisphere summer, CONMEBOL said in a statement.
The agreement also includes the placement of four of CONMEBOL’s women’s teams in a CONCACAF tournament, in addition to the creation of a new club competition.
Ecuador decided not to host the 2024 Copa America, as expected, due to public safety issues.
The United States, Mexico and Canada will co-host the men’s World Cup in 2026.
Argentina is the defending champion of the Copa America and the World Cup.
Associated Press report.
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