With its headquarters in the United States, the Copa América 2024 started on June 20th and had as its opening game the current world champion, Argentina, which defeated Canada 2-0, the match was held at the Atlanta Stadium in Georgia.




How did the Copa América come about?


  The Copa América 2024 came with some new features, and since its inauguration in 1916, it has brought changes throughout its history. 
  Intheory, the first edition was held between the 2nd and 17th of July in 1910, and was held in Argentina with the aim of celebrating the country's one hundred years. In addition to the country that hosted the championship, Brazil, Chile and Uruguay participatedin the first edition, which was the first champion after playing against Argentina in the final match at the Presidente Perón Stadium. However, the tournament was only made official by Conmebol in 1916.

Main changes !📍

The championship was not always the way it is today, with four groups with 4 teams in each to compete in the first phase, with the first two placed being classified. There are then eight teams for the quarter-finals.
•Notice some differences:
  • Introduction of the yellow and red card
  • Implementation of VAR (Video Assistant Reference)
  • Increase in the number of games and participants
  • Holding games in different countries without necessarily being a member of Conmebol
  • Group stage and direct elimination

Economic importance of the Copa América💲

  • Infrastructure: Investments in urban and sports areas, such as stadiums, public transport and improvements in host cities.
  • Commerce: encouraging local commerce during the event
  • Increase in tax collection due to economic growth, tourism, employment, etc.
  • Increase in tax collection due to economic growth, tourism, employment, etc.

REPÓRTER: Chayane Maria
REDIGIDO: Ana Lívia Brum