Best players to watch at Copa America 2024

Because of the abundance of big tournaments happening in 2024, followers of international soccer will feel pampered. While January and February were occupied with the African Cup of Nations, two more major international competitions are scheduled to take place this summer.

Naturally, you could care about the UEFA European Championship that will be happening in Germany. But on the other side of the globe, the Copa America 2024 tournament will also be happening simultaneously.

Competing in 14 different locations throughout the United States, the best 16 teams from two confederations—CONMEBOL and CONCACAF—will be vying for the title of Copa America champions.

The competition will include an abundance of A-list athletes. The spotlight will naturally fall on Lionel Messi and Argentina and with good reason. The illustrious forward will spearhead his team into this competition having won not only the title in 2022 in Qatar but also the global title.

Since then, Messi and Argentina have continued to establish themselves as a dominant force in world soccer. They aren’t the only ones who will face tough competition as they seek a repeat of their Copa America title.

Even though Brazil is stacked, other teams like Uruguay and Colombia are starting to make waves. When you add in the fact that Mexico and the USMNT are both CONCACAF representatives, you have the makings of a thrilling competition.

Best players in action at the 2024 Copa America

Christian Pulisic

Pulisic, who has been a star for the United States national team since he was a teenager, is finally reaching his peak as a player. His first season in Italy came after a tumultuous four years with Chelsea, where he won the Champions League. However, he frequently saw limited playing time due to injuries or coaching decisions.

When it comes to Milan, however, “Captain America” has found both consistent health and a rabid supporter in manager Stefano Pioli, who starts him in…

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Author : Martina Alcheva

Publish date : 2024-03-27 21:12:03

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