2024 Copa America: Today’s fixtures, how to watch live on TV and streaming

The 2024 Copa America, the world's oldest national team tournament, kicked off this weekend. This year's tournament, the 48th edition, runs from June 20 to July 14, featuring teams from both Conmebol (South America) and Concacaf (North, Central America, and the Caribbean) for the second time in its history.

Tournament Structure and Key Dates

This edition sees 16 teams competing over 32 matches. As per a report by USA Today, the schedule is structured as follows:

Group Stage: June 20 to July 2

Quarterfinals: July 4 to 6
Semifinals: July 9 to 10
Third Place Match: July 13
Grand Final: July 14

Opening Matches and Friday's Highlight

The tournament kicked off with Thursday's opening match featuring Argentina's Lionel Messi, arguably the best player in the competition. Today, the spotlight is on a key clash between two South American rivals, Chile and Peru, taking place in Arlington, Texas.

Chile vs. Peru: The Matchup

Date: Friday, June 21
Location: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
Time: 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT
TV: FS1
Streaming: Fox Sports App, FuboTV, Sling TV, TUDN, ViX

This match is significant as both teams are eager to make their mark, especially since neither qualified for the 2022 World Cup.

Peru's Recent Performance

Since the start of 2023, Peru has a record of 4-4-6. They recently secured a 1-0 win over El Salvador on June 14, following a 0-0 draw with Paraguay. Historically, Peru has performed well in Copa America, reaching the semifinals four times in the last five tournaments.

Chile's Recent Performance

Chile has a 6-2-4 record since the beginning of 2023. One of their notable matches was a 3-2 loss to France in an international friendly in March. The team features several veteran players, including Alexis Sanchez (35), Mauricio Isla (36), Eduardo Vargas (34), and Claudio Bravo (41).

Group Stage Overview

The 2024 Copa America groups are as follows:
Group A: Argentina, Peru, Chile, Canada
Group B: Mexico, Ecuador, Venezuela, Jamaica
Group C: USA, Uruguay, Panama, Bolivia
Group D: Brazil, Colombia, Paraguay, Costa Rica

How to Watch the 2024 Copa America

Fans can catch all the action across various platforms. Here's where to watch:

Broadcast: Fox Sports, Fox Sports 1, and Univision
Streaming: FuboTV, Sling TV, TUDN, and ViX

FAQs:

Who is hosting the Copa America in 2024?
The 2024 Copa America will be held in the United States for the second time in history, serving as a precursor to the 2026 World Cup, which will be hosted jointly with Mexico and Canada.

Is Canada in Copa America 2024?
The 2024 Copa America soccer tournament kicked off on June 20 with a match between Argentina and Canada. Canada is making their debut in the Copa America.