Copa America 2023: 14 US Cities, Grand Finale at Hard Rock Stadium

 Copa America 2023: 14 US Cities, Grand Finale at Hard Rock Stadium

Lionel Messi of Argentina and teammates celebrate with the Copa America trophy after a match between Argentina and Bolivia as part of South American Qualifiers for Qatar 2022 at Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti on September 09, 2021 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.(Image-Getty)

The upcoming Copa America, scheduled for June 20 to July 14, will unfold across 14 cities in the United States, as revealed by the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) on Monday. The grand finale is set to take place at the esteemed Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.

MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, will host the first semi-final, while the second semi-final is slated for Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. The quarter-final stage promises action-packed encounters in Arlington, Houston, Las Vegas, and Glendale.

Featuring a total of 32 matches, the tournament will see the participation of 16 teams, including 10 from CONMEBOL and six from CONCACAF, encompassing North and Central America and the Caribbean. The opening match, already announced by CONMEBOL, is designated for Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.

Other host cities contributing to the vibrant football spectacle include Las Vegas, Orlando, Santa Clara, Inglewood, Kansas City (Missouri), and Kansas City (Kansas). The draw for the 2024 Copa America is scheduled for Thursday.

Argentina, emerging triumphant in the 2021 Copa America by defeating hosts Brazil, secured their first major title in 28 years.