Copa America 2024: Dates, UK kick-off times, fixture schedule, groups, stadiums, and how to follow as Lionel Messi’s Argentina defend title 

The Copa America will take place this summer as Argentina and Lionel Messi look to defend their title in the United States.

The reigning World Cup winners also hold the silverware in their continental competition after beating Brazil 1-0 in 2021. 

Lionel Messi ended his wait for an international trophy three years ago in BrazilCredit: Getty

Messi won his first trophy for his country after many years of trying three years ago, and he'll be aiming to go all the way again in what will likely be his final international appearance.

The USA will also be aiming for glory in their home tournament as a country outside of South America hosts the action for just the second time ever. 

Copa America 2024: Dates

The 2024 Copa America is being held in the United States. 

The tournament will begin on Thursday, June 20 and will last until Sunday, July 14. 

The opening game is set to be played at 1am on the Friday for UK fans with the final also taking place at 1am on Monday morning. 

Copa America 2024: How to follow 

Broadcast details for the Copa America are yet to be confirmed. 

However, in 2021, the BBC provided exclusive live coverage of the tournament. 

All games were available to watch free of charge in the UK. 

Neymar was in tears when Brazil lost the Copa America final in 2021Credit: Getty

Copa America 2024: Stadiums

There will be a total of 14 stadiums used throughout Copa America.

The first game of the tournament will be held at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta while the final will be played at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. 

All venues include: 

AT&T Stadium - Arlington, Texas  Mercedes-Benz Stadium - Atlanta  Q2 Stadium - Austin Bank of America Stadium - Charlotte MetLife Stadium - New York  NRG Stadium - Houston  SoFi Stadium - Inglewood, California  Levi’s Stadium - Santa Clara, California State Farm Stadium - Glendale, Arizona Allegiant Stadium - Paradise, Nevada  Arrowhead Stadium - Kansas City, Missouri  Children’s Mercy Park - Kansas City, Kansas Hard Rock Stadium - Miami Inter&Co Stadium - Orlando The Hard Rock Stadium will host the final

Copa America 2024: Groups 

The 16 teams will be split into four groups of four.

Two places are still be to decided with Canada, Trinidad and Tobago, Costa Rica and Honduras competing in the play-offs. 

Group A 

Argentina  Peru  Chile  Canada or Trinidad and Tobago 

Group B 

Mexico  Ecuador  Venezuela  Jamaica 

Group C 

USA Uruguay  Panama  Bolivia 

Group D 

Brazil Colombia  Paraguay  Costa Rica or Honduras  Messi will be eyeing more glory after winning the World CupCredit: Getty

Copa America 2024: Schedule 

All UK kick-off times

Friday, June 21 

Argentina vs TBD - 1am 

Saturday, June 22 

Peru vs Chile - 1am  Ecuador vs Venezuela - 11pm 

Sunday, June 23 

Mexico vs Jamaica - 2am  USA vs Bolivia - 11pm 

Monday, June 24 

Uruguay vs Panama - 2am  Colombia vs Paraguay - 11pm 

Tuesday, June 25 

Brazil vs TBD - 12am Peru vs TBD - 11pm 

Wednesday, June 26 

Chile vs Argentina - 2am  Ecuador vs Jamaica - 11pm 

Thursday, June 27 

Venzuela vs Mexico - 2am  Panama vs USA - 11pm 

Friday, June 28 

Uruguay vs Bolivia - 2am  Colombia vs TBD - 11pm 

Saturday, June 29 

Paraguay vs Brazil - 2am 

Sunday, June 30 

Argentina vs Peru - 1am  TBD vs Chile - 1am 

Monday, July 1 

Mexico vs Ecuador - 1am  Jamaica vs Venzuela- 1am 

Tuesday, July 2 

Bolivia vs Panama - 2am  USA vs Uruguay - 2am  Christian Pulisic will lead the USA into their home tournamentCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Wednesday, July 3 

Brazil vs Colombia - 2am  TBD vs Paraguay - 2am 

Friday, July 5 

Quarter-final 1 - 2am

Saturday, July 6

Quarter-final 2 - 2am  Quarter-final 3 - 11pm 

Sunday, July 7 

Quarter-final 4 - 2am 

Wednesday, July 10 

Semi-final 1 - 1am 

Thursday, July 11 

Semi-final - 1am 

Sunday, July 14 

Third-place play-off - 1am 

Monday, July 15 

Final - 1am