The 2021 Copa America will be held in Brazil after it was delayed from last summer, and then moved from co-hosts Colombia and Argentina.
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It was moved from the former due to ongoing political unrest, while the latter has seen a surge in COVID-19 cases in recent weeks. That saw Brazil step in at the last minute to host the tournament, but that doesn’t mean players and staff are particularly happy about the tournament taking place.
Five stadiums in four Brazilian cities will host the tournament, with the Maracana and Estadio Nilson Santos in Rio, plus the Estadio Nacional Mane Garrincha in Brasilia, Arena Pantanal in Cuiaba and the Estadio Olimpico in Goiania.
The Selecao are favorites for the tournament, while Lionel Messi aims to win his first-ever major trophy for the Albiceleste as time is ticking on his career. So many Premier League stars will be on show for Brazil and Argentina, so this is always a tournament to keep a close eye on.
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Elsewhere, the likes of Uruguay, Colombia and Chile all look dangerous, but the traditional powers will fancy their chances of being crowned champions of South America. These 10 teams know each other extremely well as they are currently doing battle in 2022 World Cup qualifying too. This should be epic.
Below is everything you need to know for Copa America with the schedule, groups, betting odds, predictions, how to watch info and more.
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How to watch, stream
When: June 13 to July 10
TV Channel/Stream: Fox Sports and Univision
Live updates, stats: Online via NBCSports.com
Copa America betting odds – full odds provided by our partner, PointsBet
Outright winners
Brazil: +110
Argentina: +270
Colombia: +600
Uruguay: +800
Chile: +1200
Peru: +3300
Ecuador: +3300
Paraguay: +4000
Venezuela: +4000
Bolivia: +12500
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Copa America – Group stage schedule (all kick off times ET)
Sunday, June 13
5pm: Brazil v. Venezuela
8pm: Colombia v. Ecuador
Monday, June 14
5pm: Argentina v. Chile
8pm: Paraguay v. Bolivia
Thursday, June 17
5pm: Colombia v. Venezuela
8pm: Brazil v. Peru
Friday, June 18
5pm: Chile v. Bolivia
8pm: Argentina v. Uruguay
Sunday, June 20
5pm: Venezuela v. Ecuador
8pm: Colombia v. Peru
Monday, June 21
5pm: Uruguay v. Chile
8pm: Argentina v. Paraguay
Wednesday, June 23
5pm: Ecuador v. Peru
8pm: Brazil v. Colombia
Thursday, June 24
5pm: Bolivia v. Uruguay
8pm: Chile v. Paraguay
Sunday, June 27
5pm: Brazil v. Ecuador
5pm: Venezuela v. Peru
Monday, June 28
8pm: Uruguay v. Paraguay
8pm: Bolivia v. Argentina
Knockout round schedule
Quarterfinals
Friday, July 2
Match 21: Runner up Group B v 3rd place Group A – 5pm ET
Match 22: Winner Group B v 4th Group A – 6pm ET
Saturday, July 3
Match 23: Runner up Group A v 3rd Group B – 6pm ET
Match 24: Winner Group A v 4th Group B – 9pm ET
Semifinals
Monday, July 5
Match 25: Winner Match 22 v Winner Match 21 – 7pm ET
Tuesday, July 6
Match 26: Winner Match 24 v Winner Match 23 – 9pm ET
Third-place match
Friday, July 9
Match 27: Loser Match 26 v Loser Match 25 – 8pm ET
Final
Saturday, July 10
Match 28: Winner Match 26 v Loser Match 25 – 8pm ET
Copa America predictions – JPW’s group stage predictions
Group A
1. Argentina
2. Uruguay
3. Chile
4. Paraguay
5. Bolivia
Group B
1. Brazil
2. Colombia
3. Peru
4. Ecuador
5. Venezuela
Copa America: How to watch, schedule, odds, predictions originally appeared on NBCSports.com