Next yr’s Copa America, organised by the South American confederation (CONMEBOL), may even characteristic six invited groups from the CONCACAF (North, Central America and Caribbean) area.

It would be the second time that South America’s most necessary nationwide crew match will probably be held within the U.S. after the particular commemorative version in 2016, which additionally featured six CONCACAF groups.

On the ladies’s facet, CONCACAF will invite 4 South American nationwide groups to the 2024 W Gold Cup, a match that may have its first version this yr within the U.S..

CONMEBOL and CONCACAF additionally introduced plans for a membership match to be held in 2024 with 4 groups, two from every area qualifying by way of their present regional tournaments, the Copa Libertadores and the CONCACAF Champions League.

“CONMEBOL and CONCACAF are united by historical and emotional ties. But above all, we are united by a passion for football and sport that is characteristic of the whole of the Americas,” mentioned CONMEBOL president Alejandro Dominguez in a press release on Friday.

“We want this passion to lead into more and better competitions and for football and its values to grow and strengthen throughout the hemisphere.”

CONCACAF president Victor Montagliani added: “This partnership is to support the continued growth of men’s and women’s football in CONCACAF and CONMEBOL, and will truly be of mutual benefit to both Confederations.”