Before it kicks off let’s look at some Interesting Facts of Copa America 2016
This is the world’s oldest Football competition celebrating its 100th Anniversary. It is usually held every four years but this summer marks the 100th anniversary of the competition. First edition took place in 1916. Only 4 teams took part then including Brazil, Argentina, Chille and Uruguay. This time total 16 teams will participate to celebrate its 100th anniversary.
First time outside South America
This is the very first time, when a Copa America Football tournament is taking place outside South America. United States takes the honour to host the big event in June. The tournament was announced long back in 2012 as a celebration of centenary of Copa America.
When does it Start & Finish
This summer, the tournament is starting on 3rd June. The opening match is between the host nation USA and Colombia. The tournament comes to an end on 26th June, Sunday.
Why this time 16 Teams
This time total 16 teams will participate to celebrate its 100th anniversary though it’s usually 12 teams are involved in every Edition The tournament Comes to an end on 26th June, Sunday.
What about the Groups
Where are games being held
Los Angeles, New Jersey, San Francisco, Chicago, Houston, Boston, Philadelphia, Orlando,Phoenix and Seattle are the host cities
Premier League Players to look at Argentina:Â Marcos Rojo (Man United), Ramiro Funes Mori (Everton), Sergio Aguero (Man City), Erik Lamela (Tottenham) Brazil: Philippe Coutinho (Liverpool), Willian (Chelsea) Chile: Alexis Sanchez (Arsenal) Colombia: David Ospina (Arsenal), Juan Cuadrado (Chelsea) Costa Rica: Bryan Oviedo (Everton), Joel Campbell (Arsenal) Ecuador: Antonio Valencia (Man United), Enner Valencia (West Ham), Juan Carlos Paredes (Watford) Jamaica: Adrian Mariappa (Crystal Palace), Wes Morgan (Leicester) USA: Geoff Cameron (Stoke), DeAndre Yedlin (Tottenham) Uruguay:Â Abel Hernandez (Hull), Cristhian Stuani (Middlesbrough) Venezuela: Salomon Rondon (West Brom)
What’s the Official Song
It’s ‘Superstars’ by Pitbull and Becky G, who will be performing it before the final.
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