United State Not only will it strive to be the best possible host of the 2024 Copa America, but it will also want to produce a historic performance.
This will be the fifth time in its history (1993, 1995, 2007, 2016 and 2024) that it participates in the continental championship, but how did things go in its previous performances?
What is the best performance of the United States in the Copa America?
Among the performances made by the United States, in Ecuador 1993, it barely managed to survive in the group stage, achieving only one point in its draw with Venezuela (3-3), while against Uruguay (0-1) and the hosts (0-1). 2) He suffered some setbacks.
In Uruguay 1995, they achieved a historic performance by reaching fourth place in the tournament. The United States surprised by occupying first place in Group C over Argentina (3-0), Bolivia (0-1) and Chile (2-1) with six points, which gave it a direct pass to the quarter-finals, where it ousted Mexico. He lost the semi-finals to Brazil, and Colombia took third place.
For Venezuela 2007, their participation was their worst, as they finished last in their group which they shared with Argentina, Paraguay and Colombia, where they did not save a single point.
Meanwhile, in 2016 as hosts of the Centenary of the Copa America, they had their fans dreaming of a return to fourth place, as in the group stage they were top of their sector on six points, leaving Ecuador on the road in the quarter-finals. While in the semi-finals, Argentina beat them 4-0 and lost third place to Colombia 1-0.
The United States is hosting again
the Copa America 2024 will be held from June 20 to July 14. The competition returns to the North American country as the organizer, and let us remember that it hosted the same tournament in 2016, This is the second time it will host the tournament.
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The South American Confederation (CONMEBOL) will feature the ten South American teams; While CONCACAF will be represented by six national teams, including the United States.
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