It’s a great time to be a fan of international soccer; just one week after the 2024 UEFA European Championship kicked off, the Copa America began.

Teams from 16 North and South American countries will descend on the United States for three weeks of soccer in 14 cities across 10 states. Only eight remain in the competition at this point.

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This includes, of course, the reigning Copa America champions: Argentina. Lionel Messi leads the team, who are again a favorite to take home the championship. Messi, who turned 37 during the tournament, has hinted that this could be his last appearance in an Argentinian kit, though nothing has been decided for certain yet.

Copa America 2024 at a glance–how to watch the 2024 Copa America:

• Dates: June 20 – July 14
• Location: 14 cities in the USA, including East Rutherford, NJ
• TV channels: FOX, FS1, FS2
• Streaming services: Sling TV, DIRECTV Stream

When is the 2024 Copa America?

The 2024 Copa America kicks off with the group stage on June 20. The final match will be played on July 14.

What channels is the Copa America airing on?

All games of the 2024 Copa America will air on one of two networks: FOX or FS1.

How to watch the 2024 Copa America for free:

DIRECTV Stream

• Monthly price: starts at $79.99/month
• Free trial length: Five days

Other ways to watch the Copa America 2024 without cable:

Though the word free certainly is appealing, the most cost-effective way to stream the Copa America is without taking advantage of a free trial at all.

Sling TV’s Blue plan includes both FOX and FS1 among its 44 total channels, and right now, you can score your first month for 50% off. Instead of $45, you’ll pay $22.50 — and all you’ll need is one month of Sling to watch the entire tournament (and you can watch the rest of the 2024 Euro while you’re at it).

Who is playing in the 2024 Copa America?

After the group stage, eight teams remain in contention for the 2024 Copa America title.

Group A:	Group B:
A1: Argentina A2: Canada	B1: Venezuela B2: Ecuador

Group C:	Group D:
C1: Uruguay C2: Panama	D1: Colombia D2: Brazil

Copa America key dates and group round schedule:

• Group Stage: June 20 – July 2
• Quarterfinals: July 4 – July 6
• Semifinals: July 9 and 10
• Third Place: July 13
• Final: July 14

You can check out the rest of the tournament by date below:

Thursday, July 4

• Match 25: Argentina vs. Ecuador, 9 p.m. ET (FOX)

Friday, July 5

• Match 26: Venezuela vs. Canada, 9 p.m. ET (FS1)

Saturday, July 6

• Match 27: Colombia vs. Panama, 6 p.m. ET (FS1)
• Match 28: Uruguay vs. Brazil, 9 p.m. ET (FS1)

Tuesday, July 9

• W25 vs. W26, 8 p.m. ET

Wednesday, July 10

• W27 vs. W28, 8 p.m. ET

Saturday, July 13

• L29 vs. L30, 8 p.m. ET

Sunday, July 14

• W29 vs. W30, 8 p.m. ET

Where is the 2024 Copa America being played?

For just the second time in tournament history, the Copa America is being played outside of South America. 14 US cities will serve as hosts:

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