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Copa America 2026 is one of the biggest soccer tournaments coming to the United States, and it arrives just weeks before FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off across the same stadiums. With 16 national teams from CONMEBOL and CONCACAF competing across six U.S. cities, this is the tournament to watch — and you don't need cable to see it.Here's everything you need: the full schedule, group stage draw, host cities, how to watch free, and what to expect from the favorites.
## Copa America 2026: Key Facts
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- **Dates:** June 14 – July 6, 2026
- **Host country:** United States (6 host cities)
- **Teams:** 16 (10 CONMEBOL + 6 CONCACAF)
- **Format:** 4 groups of 4 teams → Round of 16 → Quarterfinals → Semifinals → Final
- **Final venue:** MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
- **Defending champion:** Argentina (Copa America 2024)
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The tournament serves as a crucial warm-up for both teams and infrastructure before World Cup 2026, which begins just two weeks after the Copa America final. Expect strong performances from the top seeds — and high stakes from CONCACAF nations eager to impress on home soil.
Copa America 2026 games are played across six major U.S. cities, all confirmed FIFA World Cup 2026 venues:
- **MetLife Stadium** — East Rutherford, New Jersey (capacity: 82,500)
- **AT&T Stadium** — Arlington, Texas (80,000)
- **Hard Rock Stadium** — Miami Gardens, Florida (65,000)
- **SoFi Stadium** — Inglewood, California (70,000)
- **Levi's Stadium** — Santa Clara, California (68,500)
- **Mercedes-Benz Stadium** — Atlanta, Georgia (71,000)
The Final is set for MetLife Stadium — the same venue hosting the World Cup Final just weeks later.
## Teams: Who's Playing in Copa America 2026
**CONMEBOL (South America) — 10 teams:**
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