Could United States host the 2028 Copa América, with format tweaks and extra CONCACAF slots, including Mexico?
The Times cited Mediotiempo, saying the U.S. holds a lead to stage the event while bids from Argentina and Ecuador were dismissed. The venue and expansion remain speculative, with no official confirmation yet.
CONMEBOL and CONCACAF are slated to co‑organize a fresh edition, touting U.S. infrastructure as a key reason to move the tournament beyond South America.
United States boasts a wealth of stadiums and sports facilities, plus a market that thrills global football investors. The report also notes a push to ride the momentum from the 2026 World Cup.
Copa América previously landed on U.S. soil twice: the 2016 Centenario, won by Chile, and the 2024 edition, where Argentina beat Colombia in the final.
The North American nation, if the plan materialises, would host the tournament for a third time in 12 years and stage back‑to‑back editions.
More slots for CONCACAF; Mexico eyes a chance to qualify. Will Mexico seize the new opportunities?
A return to the United States would likely bring a major change: expanding the field from 16 to 20 teams.
CONMEBOL would keep its 10 member nations, while CONCACAF would grow from six to 10 representatives, according to the proposal.
Mexico’s confederation would gain four extra spots compared with the 2024 edition, opening more slots for North, Central American and Caribbean sides. For my money, the extra places could reshape regional power.
The Mexican national team is among those probing entry criteria. Available details omit the qualification method and do not guarantee any berth.
The expansion would balance team numbers between the two confederations, yet CONMEBOL would retain all its members and CONCACAF must decide its qualifiers.
2028 Copa América starts shaping a tournament with a stronger Mexican footprint, while United States re‑emerges as a serious host candidate.