Argentina No Longer Hosting Copa America – CONMEBOL

The South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) said that Argentina would no longer host the Copa America, throwing the troubled tournament into doubt just 13 days before it was due to kick off.

The tournament, featuring 10 South American nations, had been due to hold in Argentina and Colombia between June 13 and July 10, the first time in its 105-year history with joint hosts.

However, Colombia was removed as co-host on May 20 after a wave of protests demanding social and economic change spread across the country and Argentina has now followed due to what CONMEBOL said was the “present circumstances”.

CONMEBOL did not disclose the nature of the circumstances that led to the decision but Argentina is currently experiencing a surge in COVID-19 cases.

“CONMEBOL informs that, in view of the present circumstances, it decided to suspend the organization of the Copa America in Argentina,” the organisation said in a statement.

“CONMEBOL is analysing offers from other countries that have shown interest in hosting the continental tournament. News in this regard will be announced soon.”

A CONMEBOL informa que, em atenção às circunstâncias presentes, resolveu suspender a organização da Copa América na Argentina. A CONMEBOL analisa a oferta de outros países que mostraram interesse em abrigar o torneio continental. Em breve serão anunciadas novidades nesse sentido.

— CONMEBOL