Brazil will host the 2021 Copa America after Argentina was ruled out amid an increase in COVID-19 cases in the country.
Argentina made the surprise announcement on Sunday night and South American football confederation CONMEBOL said it was weighing “the offer of other nations who showed interest in hosting the continental tournament”.
On Monday, CONMEBOL confirmed Brazil, the reigning champions, will take on hosting duties.
Brasil 🇧🇷 será sede de la CONMEBOL @CopaAmerica 2021 🏆⚽️
Toda la información ➡️🔗https://t.co/deIunwd4Ju pic.twitter.com/mBsEz0YiCC
— CONMEBOL Media (@ConmebolMedia) May 31, 2021
Copa America is scheduled to be played between June 13 and July 10 this year after being postponed last year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The tournament, featuring 10 South American nations as well as Qatar and Australia as guest countries this year, was due to be held in Argentina and Colombia, the first time in its 105-year history with joint hosts.
