The month-long fútbol festival is about to kick off and the 2024 Copa América tournament is set to be a battleground in the United States. This fiercely competitive event is a star-studded showdown, pitting the best players from each national team against each other. The tournament starts with a high-octane encounter, as Lionel Messi's Argentina squares off against Canada on Thursday, June 20.

The tournament brings several international storylines into focus, including the United States' struggles before the tournament and Mexico's national team's adaptation to new faces.

Mexico is among many teams raising questions about their national team's final rosters. Brazil legend Ronaldinho criticized the Copa América squad for leaving out Barcelona's forward Raphinha, a decision that stunned many Brazilian fans.

One thing that this tournament will have is plenty of excitement and drama. Here is everything you need to know to catch the tournament's action.

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When does the Copa América start?

The 2024 Copa América tournament will feature 16 national teams and will begin on June 20 and end July 14. The defending champions Argentina will kick off the tournament and play against Canada on Thursday, June 20.

How to watch the 2024 Copa América tournament?

The 2024 Copa América tournament will be exclusively broadcast on Fox Networks, with games available for streaming on FuboTV, TUDN, and Sling TV.

How to watch: Catch the 2024 Copa America games with a fuboTV subscription

2024 Copa América Group Stage

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