Copa América 2028 is shaping up, and the United States has re‑emerged as the front‑runner to host the continent’s oldest national‑team tournament.
The Times reports that CONMEBOL and CONCACAF are in talks to bring the competition back to U.S. soil, echoing the 2024 edition and the 2016 centennial event.
For now, the United States outranks Argentina and Ecuador as the preferred venue, poised to stage the tournament after hosting Copa América 2024 and the 2026 World Cup.
Chile already tasted victory on U.S. ground, as captured by Photosport.
Copa América would expand from 16 to 20 teams
One of the biggest changes would be the format: Copa América 2028 would grow from 16 to 20 nations, and in my view the expanded roster will inject fresh excitement.
The proposal envisions six CONCACAF members plus four invited sides, though the qualification method and slot allocation remain undecided.
Four invited teams, no European sides. Will the new format set a lasting template for future editions?
The four invited teams would not be European, since the tournament would clash with the Euro Championship schedule.
Thus, the United States stands to benefit from an enlarged format and a stronger CONCACAF presence, while the event would coincide with the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
🇺🇸 The United States is back in focus as a potential host for Copa América 2028. The Times suggests the field could swell to 20 squads, mixing CONMEBOL and CONCACAF participants. https://t.co/CD4qzyEw7N