2024 Copa America Warm-Up: Full Schedule of International Friendlies
The Copa America 2024 is almost upon us, with the competition set to begin on June 20 in the United States.
As teams gear up for the tournament, various sides will engage in pre-tournament friendly matches to fine-tune their strategies and get players match-ready.
Here is a comprehensive look at the schedule, scores, and results from these international friendlies, featuring key teams such as Brazil, Argentina, and the USMNT.
Pre-Tournament Friendly Matches Full Schedule & Results
| DATE | MATCHUP | TIME (ET) | RESULTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, June 5 | Mexico vs. Uruguay | 9 p.m. | 0-4 |
| Thursday, June 6 | Netherlands vs. Canada | 2:45 p.m. | 4-0 |
| Friday, June 7 | Peru vs. Paraguay | 6 p.m. | 0-0 |
| Saturday, June 8 | United States vs. Colombia | 5:30 p.m. | 1-5 |
| Saturday, June 8 | Mexico vs. Brazil | 8:30 p.m. | 2-3 |
| Sunday, June 9 | Canada vs. France | 3:15 p.m. | 0-0 |
| Sunday, June 9 | Argentina vs. Ecuador | 6 p.m. | 1-0 |
| Tuesday, June 11 | Chile vs. Paraguay | 8 p.m. | |
| Wednesday, June 12 | United States vs. Brazil | 7 p.m. | |
| Wednesday, June 12 | Ecuador vs. Bolivia | 8:30 p.m. | |
| Friday, June 14 | Guatemala vs. Argentina | 6 p.m. | |
| Friday, June 14 | El Salvador vs. Peru | 8:30 p.m. | |
| Saturday, June 15 | Colombia vs. Bolivia | 5 p.m. | |
| Sunday, June 16 | Ecuador vs. Honduras | 3:30 p.m. | |
| Monday, June 17 | Panama vs. Paraguay | 6:30 p.m. |
Also Check: Copa America 2024 TV Schedule
Highlights and Key Matches
United States:
- June 8: United States vs. Colombia (5:30 p.m. ET, FedEx Field, Landover, MD)
- June 12: United States vs. Brazil (7 p.m. ET, Camping World Stadium, Orlando, FL)
The USMNT will use these high-profile matches to solidify their tactics and boost team chemistry ahead of their Copa America campaign.
Canada:
- June 6: Netherlands vs. Canada (2:45 p.m. ET)
- June 9: Canada vs. France (3:15 p.m. ET)
Canada’s pre-tournament friendlies against strong European teams like the Netherlands and France will be crucial for testing their squad’s readiness.
Argentina:
- June 9: Argentina vs. Ecuador (6 p.m. ET, Soldier Field, Chicago, IL)
- June 14: Guatemala vs. Argentina (6 p.m. ET, FedEx Field, Landover, MD)
Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, will play key warm-up matches to ensure they are in peak form as they aim to defend their Copa America title.
Brazil:
- June 8: Mexico vs. Brazil (8:30 p.m. ET)
- June 12: United States vs. Brazil (7 p.m. ET, Camping World Stadium, Orlando, FL)
Brazil, one of the favorites for the tournament, will be testing their squad and tactics in these crucial friendlies.
When is the Copa America 2024?
The Copa America 2024 will run from June 20 to July 14, with matches held across various cities in the United States. The tournament format includes a group stage followed by knockout rounds. The schedule is as follows:
- Group Stage: June 20 – July 2
- Quarterfinals: July 4-6
- Semifinals: July 9-10
- Third Place Match: July 13
- Final: July 14
Copa America Key Times for Matches
The Copa America 2024 matches will kick off at four different time slots in Eastern Time (ET): 6 p.m., 7 p.m., 8 p.m., or 9 p.m. The knockout matches are scheduled to take place mostly in the later slots of 8 p.m. or 9 p.m.
To translate these times to other major time zones:
- In Pacific Time (PT), matches will start at 3 p.m., 4 p.m., 5 p.m., and 6 p.m.
- In British Summer Time (BST), matches will start at 11 p.m., 12 a.m., 1 a.m., and 2 a.m.
- In Indian Standard Time (IST), matches will start at 3:30 a.m., 4:30 a.m., 5:30 a.m., and 6:30 a.m.
- In Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), matches will start at 8 a.m., 9 a.m., 10 a.m., and 11 a.m.
These kickoff times ensure that fans around the world can plan accordingly to catch their favourite teams in action during the tournament.
The pre-tournament friendlies for Copa America 2024 provide an exciting preview of what’s to come in the main event.
Teams like Brazil, Argentina, and the USMNT will be looking to fine-tune their strategies and build momentum.
Fans can look forward to some thrilling matches as teams prepare for the competition that starts on June 20, 2024
