South America’s biggest continental event, Copa America is the oldest ongoing international soccer tournament and ranks as the third most-watched in the world. The 2028 Copa América will be the 49th edition of the tournament, which was postponed due to scheduling conflicts with another major event. The tournament is expected to take place in June and July 2028.
The much-anticipated 2028 Copa América is slated to be held in South America. This time, the United States is hoping to host the tournament, though there are two other contenders in the mix. As of 2026, the official host nation for the 2028 edition has yet to be announced.
CONMEBOL and CONCACAF have joined forces in a strategic partnership aimed at boosting and expanding soccer for the major South American tournaments and across both regions of the Americas.
The tournament has typically featured 12 teams, contested between national teams from CONMEBOL. This time, there are 16 competitors, including 10 teams from CONMEBOL and 6 guest teams from CONCACAF.
We’ll keep you updated on the 2028 Copa America, including the host, teams, latest news, tickets, venues, and all the essential details you need to know.
Argentina is the two-time defending champion, having defeated Colombia in the Copa America 2024 final at Hard Rock Stadium, where Argentina secured its record 16th Copa America title.
2028 Copa America Teams, Groups, Fixtures
How many teams are there in the 2028 COPA América?
The 2028 Copa América is expected to feature 16 teams, consisting of the 10 CONMEBOL nations Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela, and 6 guest teams from CONCACAF.
It is anticipated that a competition will be held with either four or sixteen groups, welcoming two or six groups from outside of CONMEBOL.
| CONMEBOL (10 teams) | ||
| Argentina (title holders) | Peru | |
| Bolivia | Colombia | Ecuador |
| Brazil | Uruguay | |
| Chile | Paraguay | Venezuela |
Format of the 2028 Copa America
All the football teams will be divided into four groups of four teams each, where all teams will play home and away matches against one another.
- The top 2 Teams from all the groups will play the quarter-finals.
- Each group winner faces with Runner-up teams
- 4 Winner of the last match will advance to the semi-finals
- 2 winners of the semifinal will play a final match at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami
- 10 CONMEBOL Teams: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela.
- 6 CONCACAF Guest Teams: Likely invited based on performance in the 2026–27 CONCACAF Nations League.
Copa America 2028 official mascot
As of now, the official mascot for the 2028 Copa América has not yet been announced.
Slogan and Official song
As of now, the Slogan and Official song have not yet been announced.
Copa America 2028 logo
The official logo for the Copa America 2028 tournament will be part of a strategic collaboration agreement between Concacaf and Conmebol.
2028 Copa America tickets and fixture
The official tickets and match schedule for the 2028 Copa América will be available in 2028, as CONMEBOL has not yet announced the host country or set the exact tournament dates.
According to the 2024 Copa America prize list, the total prize could increase by 20-30% compared to the previous tournament.
| Match | Class 1 | Class 2 | Class 3 | Class 4 | Class 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening match | $110 | $72 | $55 | $35 | NA |
| Group matches | $65 | $47 | $33 | $22 | $11 |
| Quarter-finals | $75 | $52 | $40 | $25 | $16 |
| Semi-finals | $110 | $72 | $54 | $35 | $18 |
| Third-place match | $65 | $46 | $33 | $22 | $11 |
| Final | $165 | $109 | $75 | $260 | NA |
Note! These prices are not to be considered as the final price; they may change for Copa America 2028 based on host selection.
2028 Copa América Broadcast
Based on the previous broadcast rights, the TV channel for the 2028 Copa América may remain the same.
| Country Name | TV Channel Broadcast Name |
|---|---|
| Argentina | Televisión Publica Argentina (Argentina matches only), TYC Sports (all matches) and Multichannel (some matches) |
| Brazil | Rede Globo (Brazil matches only), Sport TV (all matches) |
| Canada | Univision Canada (Spanish) |
| Mexico | Televisa, TV Azteca |
| United States | Fox Sports (English), TUDN/Univision (Spanish) |
| Australia | Bein Sports Australia, SBS, Optus Sport |
| Germany | Sat.1, Kabel eins |
| France | Bein Sports |
| India | Sony Sports Network |
| Portugal | TVI |
| Spain | Movistar+ |
| Sweden | Viasat Sport |
| United Kingdom | Premier Sports |
Copa America Winners Record
Argentina is the most successful team in Copa América history with 16 titles. Uruguay hold the 2nd position with 15 wins and Brazil is in the 3rd position with 9 wins.
Paraguay, Chile, Peru, Bolivia, and Colombia are the only other teams that have won the Copa America title.
Ecuador and Venezuela remain the only CONMEBOL members yet to win the continental trophy.
| Teams | Winners | Winning Years | Runners-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 16 | 1921, 1925, 1927, 1929, 1937, 1941, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1955, 1957, 1959, 1991, 1993, 2021, 2024 | 14 |
| Uruguay | 15 | 1916, 1917, 1920, 1923, 1924, 1926, 1935, 1942, 1956, 1959, 1967, 1983, 1987, 1995, 2011 | 6 |
| Brazil | 9 | 1919, 1922, 1949, 1989, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2007, 2019 | 12 |
| Paraguay | 2 | 1953, 1979 | 6 |
| Chile | 2 | 2015, 2016 | 4 |
| Peru | 2 | 1939, 1975 | 1 |
| Colombia | 1 | 1963 | 2 |
| Bolivia | 1 | 2001 | 1 |
Who has qualified for the Copa America 2028?
Argentina (holders), Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela.
Who is the winner of the Copa America 2024?
Argentina beat Colombia 1-0 in extra time in the 2024 Copa America at Hard Rock Stadium, Florida.
