TheCopa America 2021 will finally take place this year to bring back the traditional competition between South American nations. Brazil will host the tournament for the second straight time after bothArgentina and Colombiawere removed as co-hosts.
Ten national teams will be divided into two groups of five to begin the battle for the most important trophyon the continent. Besides, the upcoming competition is going to be the 47th edition of the Copa America, the oldestnational teamtournamentin soccer.
Who will claim South America’s prize is always the big question ahead of this contest, but one thing we know for sure is that Brazil will have tough opponentseagerto dethrone them. The road to the grand final will begin soon, and it’s time to break down which teams and wherethe first game of the Copa America 2021 will be played.
The teamsthat willkick offthe Copa America 2021
Copa America2021 will begin withan extremely exciting clash between Brazil and Venezuela. The hosts will be looking to retain their title at home once again, after claiming it in 2019. Meanwhile, La Vinotinto will be once again the underdogs in this tournament, but nothing prevents them from dreaming of goingfar in this journey.
Brazil and Venezuela will meet in the opening game of Copa America 2021 (Getty).
These two national teams havefaced each other in 2020for the South American World Cup Qualifiers, in a painful defeat for Venezuela. Nevertheless, thiswill bea must-watch game to start enjoying theSouth American tournament.
The stadium where theopening game of the Copa America 2021will be held
The Estadio Mané Garrinchawill host the first game of the Copa America 2021 to be played between Brazil and Venezuelaon Sunday, June 13, 2021, at 5 PM (ET). It is the second-largest stadium in the country with a capacity of 72,788 spectators.
Estadio Mané Garrincha is one of the largest stadiums in Brazil (Getty).
Named to honor a great defender who lifted two World Cups with Brazil, this stadium has been under renovations between 2010 and 2013 before the 2014 World Cup and since then it turned into one of the greatests sports stadiums not only in Brazil but in the continent. It also hosted Confederations Cup fixtures, and Copa Libertadores nights.
