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CONMEBOL, Concacaf Discuss U.S. Hosting 2028 Copa América

Officials say talks remain preliminary, with the Los Angeles Olympics posing the key scheduling hurdle.

Jul 14, 2024; Miami, FL, USA; the trophy is placed on the field before the start of the Copa America Final between Argentina and Colombia at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview

  • The Athletic reported that the confederations are in discussions, and a CONMEBOL press officer said nothing is concrete at this stage.
  • The 2028 Olympics begin July 14 in Los Angeles, the same date as the 2024 Copa América final, so tournament dates would likely need adjustment to avoid overlap.
  • Argentina and Ecuador are also under consideration as potential hosts, according to the report.
  • If chosen, the United States would host the event for a third time after 2016 and 2024, remaining the only non-CONMEBOL nation to stage the tournament.
  • A field including six Concacaf teams is presumed if the event returns to the United States, likely again determined through the Concacaf Nations League, though this has not been confirmed.