Just days before the group draw, Scaloneta already knows which seed they will use and where their first three matches will be played. The Argentina national team is preparing for the 2024 America Cup, hosted in the United States, where teams from North and South America will compete for the title. Even though the final order of the four groups has not yet been determined, Argentina has a clear path to defend the crown and assert their status as champions in a tournament stacking up to be a regional showcase with wide representation from CONCACAF and CONMEBOL.
ARGENTINA PLAYS THE OPENING MATCH
WHEN AND WHERE DOES ARGENTINA PLAY
In the official draw guidelines, CONMEBOL confirmed that Argentina, as the defending champion, will be placed in Group A and will therefore open the tournament. The opening fixture is scheduled for Thursday, June 20, at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. The opponent will come from Bolillero 4, a draw group that includes Jamaica, Bolivia, and the winners of the Honduras–Costa Rica and Trinidad and Tobago–CanadaCONCACAF Nations League play-off ties. This setup creates a highly anticipated start for Argentina as they look to begin the title defense with momentum.
The second match on Argentina’s slate is set for Tuesday, June 25, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Here they will face one of the teams from Bolillero 3, which features Chile, Paraguay, Panama, and Venezuela. The group stage will conclude on Saturday, June 29, at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, where Argentina will meet the winner from Bolillero 2, a quartet consisting of Uruguay, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. This schedule places Argentina at the heart of the early narrative, testing the squad against a diverse set of regional rivals across iconic venues in the United States.
How might the progression unfold? If Argentina finishes first in Group A, they would face the second-place team from Group B, which currently has seedings around Mexico. That quarterfinal clash would take place on Thursday, July 4, at NRG Stadium in Houston. If Argentina finishes second in their group, their quarterfinal is moved to Friday, July 5, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, where the bracket would pivot to ensure a balanced path through the knockout rounds. The layout emphasizes the importance of early wins and strategic rotation across the three group matches as teams position themselves for a deep run in the tournament.
Note: The scheduling and seedings are subject to change based on the outcomes of the play-offs and the final group draw results. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely as the competition approaches, with a focus on how Argentina adapts to the group dynamics and the tactical challenges presented by a broad array of regional opponents.