TCopa America could be held in the United States in 2028. This will be the third time the Star-Spangled Nation has hosted the tournament. According to recent reports, CONMEBOL and CONCACAF are in talks to repeat the Copa America format in 2026 and 2024, leveraging the infrastructure, markets and tremendous economic success that Copa America has brought in the United States.
There has been no official announcement yet that the 2028 Copa America will be held in the United States, but negotiations between the two conferences are progressing well. The deal follows precedent for the 2024 edition, which saw record attendance and revenue.
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If all goes to plan, the 2028 Copa America will once again make the United States the epicenter of continental soccer, but with the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics coming up, it will be an especially busy year for the country.
Copa America 2028: USA in negotiations with Conmebol and Concacaf
The United States has several advantages that make it a strong candidate to host the 2028 Copa America. The 2024 Copa America attracted more than 1.6 million fans and generated more than $319 million in revenue. This is an unprecedented figure for CONMEBOL in national team competitions. This financial success has led both federations to once again consider the US market as an ideal host, although proposals from Argentina and Ecuador have not been ruled out.
However, the main challenge for 2028 is adjusting the schedule with the Olympics, which are scheduled to open on July 14th. Logistically, scheduling conflicts will need to be avoided, but this will become easier as MLS changes its schedule to end in May starting with the 2027-28 season.
Mexico, USA and possible guest teams for 2028 Copa America
If the 2028 Copa America is held in the United States, following the 2024 format, Mexico would be one of the invited teams along with the United States and possibly Canada. Their presence not only increases the appeal of the sport, but also expands the tournament’s television and commercial market.
For Mexico, the Copa America is a valuable opportunity to compete at a high level. The 2024 edition revealed that the Mexican national team continues to captivate audiences, so an invitation to 2028 seems almost certain.
