Brazil had the pleasure of hosting the continental competition for two straight editions, but the venue for the next contest will probably be held in a different country, as it usually happens.

In Copa America 2021 the pandemic situation saw Australia and Qatar withdrawing from their invitations, but the next edition of the South American tournament could see guest teams again. Find out whenthe next Copa America willtake place and who could host it.

Copa America: Year and host for the next edition

Conmebol and UEFA reached an agreement to held their flagship competitions in the same years, which is why the next Copa America will take place in 2024. However, there’s no host confirmed for the competition yet.

Ecuador has had the hosting rights but thereweremomentarily removed. However, it’s still a candidate to host the tournament. It’s been a long time since the Copa America took place in that country, being the 1993 edition the last edition to be played there.

Meanwhile, Peru and Bolivia are reportedly the other two possible options to hostthe next Copa America in 2024. Still, Argentina and Colombia could be also consideredas they were originally co-hosting the 2021 edition but were finally removed due to the Covid-19 situation.

One thing that proves this is the fact that players walk out to the field next to child mascots, an action that became tradition in soccer this century, with player escorts becoming common in World Cup and Euros as well.

Even though there’s not a specific explanation for this, it is understood that the purpose of having players walking out to the field holding children’s hands is to remind that the game goes beyond the result. Not only in the Copa America, but in other competitions as well.

The kids who walk out to the field are a symbol of innocence and joy, and their presence should remind players of all those who dream of being where they are. That includes the desire of the players themselves when they were kids.

Player escorts, a tradition that goes beyond the 2024 Copa America

Player escorts sometimes help to promote children right’s campaigns, as it happened in a collaboration between FIFA and UNICEF ahead of the 2022 World Cup with the campaign Say Yes for Children.

Sponsor of both competitions, McDonald’s offers childrens from all over the planet since 2002 a chance to participate to become a mascot at the World Cup or European Championship.

Apart from raising awareness on children rights and promoting the most positive aspects of the sport, the action of having player escorts also allows kids to live an unforgettable moment with their idols.

Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo did his part with two goals in three matches, but the Dutch defense failed to support their attack. With a record of 1 win, 1 draw, and 1 loss, the Oranje finished third in the standings. The crucial question remains: Are the Netherlands eliminated?

The answer is no. The Netherlands will progress to the round of 16 at Euro 2024 as one of the best third-place finishers, currently leading the third-place finishers’ ranking with 4 points. However, their position could change in the coming days.

Who will the Netherlands face in the round of 16?

Looking ahead to the round of 16, the Netherlands could potentially face a thrilling matchup against England. If Gareth Southgate’s team secures the top spot in Group C, they will meet the strongest third-placed team from Groups D, E, or F, currently expected to be the Netherlands.

Alongside a potential encounter with England, the Dutch may also find themselves up against Spain or the winner of Group E, which is currently favored to be Belgium. This sets the stage for an intriguing and potentially challenging next round for the Dutch national team.

Copa America 2024 Matches on June 20

Argentina and Canada will face off in the 2024 Copa America inaugural match at 8:00 PM (ET) the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Lionel Messi and company head into this competition aiming to go back-to-back, so it’s definitely a must-watch for the soccer community.

• Argentina vs Canada – 8 PM (ET)

Euro 2024 Matches on June 20

The European Championship has lived up to the expectations so far, delivering mouth-watering games in Germany. Group stage action will continue today with three matches: Slovenia-Serbia, Denmark-England, and the most anticipated game of the day, Spain-Italy.

• Slovenia vs Serbia – 9 AM (ET)
• Denmark vs England – 12 PM (ET)
• Spain vs Italy – 3 PM (ET)

Where to Watch in the USA

• Slovenia vs Serbia: ViX, Fox Sports 1, Sling, Fubo (7-day free trial)
• Denmark vs England: ViX, Fox Sports 1, Sling, Fubo (7-day free trial)
• Spain vs Italy: ViX, FOX Network, Sling, Fubo (7-day free trial)
• Argentina vs Canada: ViX, TUDN USA, Univision, Fubo (7-day free trial)

Predictions and Expectations

Slovenia vs Serbia

Even though it’s Slovenia who head into this game unbeaten thanks to their draw against Denmark, Serbia had a tougher fixture in their Euro 2024 debut as they had to play England. The Three Lions won the match, but Serbia put their backs against the wall at certain moments of the game. With Dusan Vlahovic up front, they are expected to bounce back.

Denmark vs England

England still have a lot to prove despite their win over Serbia in the Euro 2024 debut. Gareth Southgate’s team is clearly favorite on paper, but while its talented squad may be enough to gain the upper hand, England shouldn’t underestimate Denmark.

Spain vs Italy

Perhaps the most evenly-matched fixture of the day. It’s a duel of titans at Veltins-Arena, but Spain seem to be slight favorites after putting on a show against Croatia in their first match. Italy had to sweat to beat Albania, but they’re still the reigning champs. In fact, the Azzurri have already proven their doubters wrong at Euro 2020.

Argentina vs Canada

Argentina are strong favorites ahead of their 2024 Copa America debut. To be honest, La Albiceleste will be favorites in pretty much every game they play. We’re talking about the reigning world champions, who also lifted the last Copa America in 2021. On top of that, they still have 8x Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi. Not an easy challenge for Canada, but at the end of the day, anything can happen in soccer. If not, just remember Saudi Arabia pulling off an upset against the eventual world champs in their Qatar 2022 debut.

Previous Results and Highlights

• Slovenia: 1-1 vs Denmark
• Serbia: 0-1 loss vs England
• Denmark: 1-1 vs Slovenia
• England: 1-0 win vs Serbia
• Spain: 3-0 win vs Croatia
• Italy: 2-1 win vs Albania
• Argentina: 4-1 win vs Guatemala
• Canada: 0-0 vs France

It’s that time of year when all soccer fans must stay connected to the internet. The UEFA Euro 2024 has already started, and nobody wants to miss a single moment of this exciting tournament.

To enhance the experience, Google, in addition to its usual match score updates, has developed a game for all fans to enjoy. This allows them to support their countries and stay updated on everything happening throughout the competition.

Google Mini Cup Euro 2024: How to activate it and play it

Google wants fans to be part of the biggest European tournament this year. For that reason, they’ve introduced a new game called the Mini Cup Euro 2024, where you can test your skills as a penalty shooter.

In this game, you’ll face off against a goalkeeper from the rival country of each Euro 2024 match. Choose the nation you support and try to score as many penalties as possible, with the goalkeeper increasing in speed each time you score.

To activate and play this game, follow these steps (Instruction images below):

1. Go to google.com on your mobile device (it doesn’t work on desktop).
2. Search for “Euro 2024.”
3. In the bottom right corner, you will find a soccer ball; click on it.
4. The Mini Cup Euro 2024 screen will appear.
5. Select the country you support in each game.
6. Swipe the ball up to beat the goalkeeper, aiming for the opposite side to where the keeper is positioned.
7. Score as many goals as you can to contribute to the overall score by other users.
8. Enjoy!

Fans always make many questions when this kind of sporting event takes place, and perhaps a common one has to do with the biggest result in the European Championship history.

The biggest win in UEFA Euro history so far took place on June 25, 2000, when the Netherlands beat Yugoslavia 6-1 in the quarterfinals. Four games follow that Dutch victory, with also a five-goal margin, but not with six goals scored.

The biggest wins in UEFA Euro history

• Netherlands 6-1 Yugoslavia (25/06/2000, quarterfinals)
• Denmark 5-0 Yugoslavia (16/06/1984, group stage)
• France 5-0 Belgium (16/06/1984, group stage)
• Sweden 5-0 Bulgaria (14/06/2004, group stage)
• Slovakia 0-5 Spain (23/06/2021, group stage)

Most goals in a UEFA Euro fixture

The record for most goals in a single UEFA Euro game, however, was set by France and Yugoslavia, who delivered a nine-goal thriller on July 6, 1960 in the semifinals. Yugoslavia came from behind to win that game 5-4 and stun the hosts in Paris.

From June 14 to July 14, we’ll also get to witness the biggest minds on the continent try and lead their respective sides to the ultimate glory, with big-name coaches showing up in this year’s European Championship.

One of the biggest questions fans will probably make is who are the highest-paid managers in the tournament, so here we’ll bring you the answer. Let’s take a look at the top 10.

The 10 best paid coaches in Euro 2024 (per year)

Football Finance has revealed the annual salary of the managers of all 24 participant nations in the Euro 2024. England national team boss Gareth Southgate is understood to be the highest-paid coach in Europe with a reported €5.8 million salary per year.

Julian Nagelsmann, coach of Germany — who will host the tournament — is second on the list with a reported €4.8m annual salary. The podium is completed by Portugal manager Roberto Martinez (€4m-a-year).

1. Gareth Southgate (England): €5.800.000
2. Julian Nagelsmann (Germany): €4.800.000
3. Roberto Martínez (Portugal): €4.000.000
4. Didier Deschamps (France): €3.800.000
5. Ronald Koeman (Netherlands): €3.000.000
6. Luciano Spaletti (Italy): €3.000.000
7. Vicenzo Montella (Turkey): €1.800.000
8. Murat Yakin (Switzerland) €1.600.000
9. Ralf Rangnick (Austria): €1.500.000
10. Domenico Tedesco (Belgium): €1.500.000

The Euro 2024 coaches who don’t make the top 10 in annual salary

• Zlatko Dalić (Croatia) €1.500.000
• Dragan Stojković (Serbia) €1.400.000
• Luis de la Fuente (Spain) €1.250.000
• Serhiy Rebrov (Ukraine) €1.250.000
• Kasper Hjulmand (Denmark) €1.150.000
• Sylvinho (Albania) €750.000
• Michal Probierz (Poland) €560.000
• Steve Clark (Scotland) €550.000
• Francesco Calzona (Slovakia) €540.000
• Marco Rossi (Hungary) €300.000
• Matjaž Kek (Slovenia) €300.000
• Ivan Hašek (Czech Republic) €250.000
• Edward Iordănescu (Romania) €240.000
• Willy Sagnol (Georgia) €200.000

Watch Argentina vs Guatemala live for FREE in the USA on Fubo

La Albiceleste head into this game aiming to build on their recent win over Ecuador at Soldier Field in Chicago, but with their sights set on the June 20 match against Canada in the 2024 Copa America opener.

While all eyes will be on Messi and Argentina, Los Chapines aim to make the most of this opportunity to test themselves against a true giant. Luis Fernando Tena’s men claimed two wins in the June international window so far, but their winning streak will be at stake against none other than the world champions.

When will the Argentina vs Guatemala match be played?

Argentina and Guatemala will face each other on Friday, June 14, at 8:00 PM (ET) at Commanders Field in Washington. It will be La Albiceleste‘s last friendly before the 2024 Copa America in the US.

Argentina vs Guatemala: Time by State in the US

ET: 8 PM
CT: 7 PM
MT: 6 PM
PT: 5 PM

How to watch Argentina vs Guatemala in the USA

The international friendly to be played between Argentina and Guatemala on June 14th in Washington will be broadcast in the United States on Fubo (7-day free trial). Other options: FOX Deportes, Max, and truTV USA.

One of the most typical questions during this competition has to do with the waiting period between each edition. Why does the European Championship take place every four years?

Well, the Euros follow the tradition started by the Olympic Games in ancient Greece, just like other high-profile sporting events that are also celebrated every four years.

The modern Olympic Games, the World Cup, and the Rugby World Cup, for instance, also take place every four years. Apart from respecting the tradition, it’s a waiting period that makes sense due to schedule reasons.

The host nation needs time to prepare for the tournament, a preparation that sometimes includes building or repairing stadiums. But another significant reason to hold the Euros every four years is to avoid colliding with other major competitions.

Euro 2020: The exception to the four-year waiting period

The European Championship has taken place every four years since 1960, with one exception. In 2020, the tournament had to be postponed due to the Covid-19 outbreak, which is why Euro 2020 actually took place in 2021.

That saw a five-year gap between Euro 2016 and Euro 2020, while only three years separate the latter with Euro 2024. Still, UEFA decided to stick to its original schedule and celebrate the 2024 Euros this year, so the four-year wait will resume in 2028.

European Championship hosts by year

• 1960 – France
• 1964 – Spain
• 1968 – Italy
• 1972 – Belgium
• 1976 – Yugoslavia
• 1980 – Italy
• 1984 – France
• 1988 – West Germany
• 1992 – Sweden
• 1996 – England
• 2000 – Belgium / Netherlands
• 2004 – Portugal
• 2008 – Austria / Switzerland
• 2012 – Poland / Ukraine
• 2016 – France
• 2020 – Europe (Pan–European edition hosted by eleven countries)
• 2024 – Germany

All the European Championship winners

• Germany – 3 titles (1972, 1980, 1996)
• Spain – 3 titles (1964, 2008, 2012)
• Italy – 2 titles (1968, 2020)
• France – 2 titles (1984, 2000)
• Russia – 1 title (1960)
• Czech Republlic – 1 title (1976)
• Portugal – 1 title (2016)
• Slovakia – 1 title (1976)
• Netherlands – 1 title (1988)
• Denmark – 1 title (1992)
• Greece – 1 title (2004)

Last time out, the Inter Miami superstar came off the bench in La Albiceleste‘s 1-0 friendly win over Ecuador at Soldier Field in Chicago. Angel Di Maria, who scored the winner, wore the captain’s armband before being replaced by Leo.

Los Chapines head into this clash aiming to extend their unbeaten run, having avoided defeat in their last four matches (W2 D2). But of course, that will not be an easy task against the reigning world champs.

Argentina’s lineup with Messi

After starting the last friendly on the bench, Messi will return to Argentina’s starting eleven tonight. Lionel Scaloni will make many other changes, with Nicolas Gonzalez notably playing as left-back.

Argentina’s lineup: Emiliano Martinez; Nahuel Molina, Nicolas Otamendi, Lisandro Martinez, Nicolas Gonzalez; Valentin Carboni, Enzo Fernandez, Alexis Mac Allister, Giovani Lo Celso; Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martinez.

Guatemala’s lineup

After finishing level with Nicaragua in May, Guatemala came back stronger in June with commanding victories over Dominica (6-0) and the British Virgin Islands (3-0). Coach Luis Fernando Tena has already confirmed tonight’s starting eleven.

Guatemala’s lineup: Nicholas Hagen, Jose Ardon, Jose Pinto, Jose Morales, Nicolas Samayoa, Marco Dominguez, Oscar Castellanos, Jonathan Franco, Oscar Santis, Elmer Cardoza, Rubio Rubin.

However, the European Championship will be missing big names this summer as well. Pretty much every participant nation, especially the favorites to win the Euros, will be heading into the tournament with notable absences.

The host nation, for instance, will not show up with the likes of Matt Humels and Leon Goretzka, among others. England, predicted as the Euro 2024 winners by a supercomputer, are facing the competition without the likes of Jack Grealish and Marcus Rashford. Here, let’s take a look at the best players that will miss the Euros either by injury or a tactical choice.

Biggest stars missing the Euro 2024 by country

England

Surprisingly, England national team manager Gareth Southgate left out Jadon Sancho, who helped Borussia Dortmund make an unlikely trip to the 2024 UEFA Champions League final, among other shocking snubs. For instance, Harry Maguire was devastated with the snub.

• Harry Maguire
• Jack Grealish
• Jadon Sancho
• Marcus Rashford
• Reece James
• James Madison
• Jordan Henderson
• Raheem Sterling

Germany

• Matt Hummels
• Julian Brandt
• Timo Werner
• Karim Adeyemi
• Leon Goretzka
• Serge Gnabry

Belgium

• Thibaut Courtois

Italy

• Marco Verratti
• Ciro Immobile
• Sandro Tonali

France

• Raphael Varane
• Paul Pogba
• Christopher Nkunku
• Lucas Hernandez

Austria

• David Alaba

Netherlands

• Frenkie de Jong
• Teun Koopmeiners
• Sven Botman
• Marten de Roon

Spain

• Gavi
• Isco
• Alejandro Balde

Poland

• Arkadiusz Milik

Stars who failed to qualify for the UEFA Euro 2024

While the aforementioned stars won’t travel to Germany due to injury or managerial decision, the following players will be watching the Euro 2024 from home because their nations failed to qualify for the competition.

Norway

• Erling Haaland
• Martin Odegaard

Sweden

• Alexander Isak