As they compete in the United States for the 2024 Copa America, Brazil will be seeking revenge for their 2021 final loss. The Seleção have seen management changes in the previous year, but its talented roster has kept Brazil among the pre-tournament favorites. Notable members of the squad include Vinicius Junior, Eder Militao and Rodrygo, […]

Vinicius, the Real Madrid and Brazil winger, has voiced sharp criticism of the pitches and officiating at the Copa America. In fact, he directed his ire towards the tournament organizers, CONMEBOL. Following Brazil's 4-1 victory over Paraguay in Las Vegas, Vinicius did not hold back in expressing his dissatisfaction; especially with the conditions and officials' […]

A nail-biting 0-0 draw with 10-man Chile, saw the Canadian national soccer team achieve a historic feat, advancing to the quarterfinals of the Copa America for the first time. Played on a dreary Saturday night in Orlando, this match was monumental for more than just the outcome; it also represented a turning point for Canadian […]

In a recent turn of events at the ongoing Copa America tournament, the South American football governing body, CONMEBOL, have taken disciplinary measures against Argentina's coach Lionel Scaloni, and Chile's coach Ricardo Gareca. They handed both coaches one-match suspensions due to their teams' late arrivals to the field of play. They have thus violated the […]

Brazilian soccer star Neymar has expressed high admiration for the USMNT standout Christian Pulisic at the Copa America. He has also predicted that the American side could surprise many at the tournament. Neymar's commendation comes after witnessing Pulisic's impressive performances for both his country and his club. Christian Pulisic, now an AC Milan winger, has […]

Manchester United's summer transfer plans have encountered a potential setback. Their target, Edson Alvarez, suffered an injury during Mexico's Copa America opener against Jamaica. The West Ham midfielder, who has been linked with a move to Old Trafford, sustained a hamstring injury; which could complicate his transfer prospects. Around the 30-minute mark, the 26-year-old Mexican […]

It's go-time for the United States Men's Team (USMNT). For the first time since 2016, they will be playing in the Copa America. It could be the last time this group of players is able to test themselves against quality opposition before the 2026 World Cup. They'll be opening the competition against Bolivia in Texas. […]

The theory that placing more USMNT players in Europe’s top leagues would elevate the team's performance has been a central strategy for years. The recent friendly against Colombia, however, highlighted a stark reality. Despite having a starting XI composed entirely of players from Europe’s Big Five leagues, the US suffered a humiliating 5-1 defeat. This […]

The anticipation for this year's Copa America is palpable, with Argentina emerging as the favorite to clinch the title. The team’s recent successes have established them as a dominant force in international soccer. Under Lionel Scaloni, Argentina secured the Copa America trophy in 2021, followed by a triumph in the 2022 World Cup. As the […]

The 2024 Copa America brings several changes to a tournament over one century old, and World Soccer Talk has you covered with all the necessary information. For the second time, the Copa America is happening outside South America. The United States, which hosted the competition in 2016, returns with hosting duties for the second time. […]

Expectations for the United States men's national team at the 2024 Copa America can fluctuate quite drastically. Some will say that as tournament hosts, the Americans should go fairly far in the tournament. Others could claim that Gregg Berhalter's side is out of their element and would be lucky to even reach the knockout stage. […]

Copa America 2024 kicks off on June 20th, and the anticipation is building. Looking back through previous competitions, the list of Copa America winners is somewhat bigger than what one may expect. Given the small nature of CONMEBOL and so few teams competing in the tournament, there are only so many options. However, the top […]

Josh Sargent's injury issues have left the talented Norwich forward battling to prove his availability for the USMNT. USMNT coaches are unsure about his availability for the upcoming Copa America tournament. He had an impressive season in the Championship, where he scored 16 goals in 28 appearances for Norwich. Thus, Sargent's hopes for a national […]

Mexico's starting goalkeeper, Luis Malagon, has been withdrawn from the national team squad for the 2024 Copa America. The 27-year-old Club America star was the frontrunner to be Mexico's starting shot-stopper at the tournament. Nevertheless, El Tri head coach Jaime Lozano has had to replace the keeper due to injury. Malagon apparently arrived to his […]

Brazil national team players are currently preparing for upcoming friendlies against Mexico and the United States ahead of the Copa America. A significant chunk of the squad initially convened in Orlando last week. The central Florida city is currently the team's home base over the next few weeks. This is even though Brazil is next […]