Sports Desk: Copa America, the top men's football tournament for the continent of South America, will be played in the United States for the 2024 edition.

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The 2024 edition will witness the participation of 10 teams from CONMEBOL while six teams from CONCACAF will also register their presence.

The six guests for the 2024 Copa América will secure their spots according to their performances in the next Concacaf Nations League.

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The tournament will be played during the Northern Hemisphere summer, Conmebol said in a statement.

The agreement also includes placing four of Conmebol women’s teams in a Concacaf tournament, plus the creation of a new club competition.

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Ecuador decided not to organize the 2024 Copa América, as expected, due to public security issues.

The United States, Mexico and Canada will co-host the men’s World Cup in 2026.

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