Thu 20 June 2024, 17:20
Tottenham HotspurThe 2024 instalment of the Copa America gets underway in the USA overnight, with Argentina beginning their defence of the trophy against Canada in the opening match of Group A.
Cristian Romero and Giovani Lo Celso were both part of the Argentina squad that won the competition three years ago and they’re in the picture once again this time around as they initially look to navigate their way through a group that also includes Peru and Chile, with overall designs on retaining the famous silverware.
Another nation chasing glory is Uruguay, who include Rodrigo Bentancur in their squad – they’re in Group C along with hosts USA, Panama and Bolivia as they aim to win the trophy for the first time since 2011.
As it stands, Argentina and Uruguay are the joint-record holders for the most Copa America tournament wins in history, with 15 each.
Here’s a full list of the 2024 Copa America group stage fixtures involving our players over the coming weeks (all kick-off times are UK)...
Friday 21 June
Cristian Romero and Giovani Lo Celso – Argentina Group A fixture against Canada in Atlanta, Georgia – kick-off 1am
Monday 24 June
Rodrigo Bentancur – Uruguay Group C fixture against Panama in Miami, Florida – kick-off 2am
Wednesday 26 June
Cristian Romero and Giovani Lo Celso – Argentina Group A fixture against Chile in East Rutherford, New Jersey – kick-off 2am
Friday 28 June
Rodrigo Bentancur – Uruguay Group C fixture against Bolivia in East Rutherford, New Jersey – kick-off 2am
Sunday 30 June
Cristian Romero and Giovani Lo Celso – Argentina Group A fixture against Peru in Miami, Florida – kick-off 1am
Tuesday 2 July
Rodrigo Bentancur – Uruguay Group C fixture against USA in Kansas City, Missouri – kick-off 2am
