The Copa America 2024 It is one of the most anticipated summer tournaments, especially because it will feature the return of Concacaf teams, including the Mexican National Team, although the Liga Mx It will also have several footballers distributed among the other participating teams.
The Liga Mx will be the second league that will contribute the most to the continental tournament, only behind the Premier Leaguehaving a total of 34 players called up, having a presence in 10 of the 16 teams.
The tricolor will have a base of Mexican soccer players, having 19 soccer players on the list of Jaime Lozano, while the remaining seven come from Europe. The other 15 players are divided into nine teams, with Uruguay and Ecuador being the ones with the most calls from the league in Mexico, with three each.
The total number of Liga Mx footballers in the Copa América 2024 will be 8.17%, falling short compared to the Premier League, which will provide a total of 42 of the 416 players who will participate in the tournament. Only the teams of Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Canada, the United States and Jamaica did not call any Mexican soccer athlete.
The Mexican club that has the most players called up is Americawith a total of seven, distributed two in Chile, two in the National Team, two in Uruguay and one from Paraguay.
The Copa América is the oldest soccer team tournament in the world, organized by the South American Soccer Confederation (CONMEBOL). Its first edition was held in 1916 in Argentina, coinciding with the centenary of that country’s independence. Since then, the tournament has evolved and expanded, becoming one of the most prestigious events in international football.
The ten CONMEBOL national teams participate in the Copa América: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela. In some editions, teams from other confederations are invited to complement the tournament format, such as Mexico, the United States, Japan and Qatar.
Uruguay and Argentina are the top winners of the tournament, with 15 titles each. Brazil, another soccer power, has won the Copa América 9 times. Other champions include Paraguay, Peru and Chile, all with two titles, and Colombia and Bolivia, with one each.
The format of the America Cup has varied over the years. Currently, the tournament begins with a group stage, followed by knockout rounds, including quarter-finals, semi-finals and the grand final. The host country rotates among the CONMEBOL member nations.
The Copa América has not only been a stage for South American talent, but has also seen some of the biggest stars in world football. Legendary players like Pelé, Diego MaradonaLionel Messi, Neymar and many others have left their mark on this tournament.
In terms of organization and legacy, the Copa América has been crucial to the development of football in South America. It provides a platform for national teams to compete at the highest level and offer fans unforgettable shows. Furthermore, the tournament contributes significantly to the visibility and promotion of football in the region.
The most recent edition in 2021, held in Brazil, saw Argentina become champions by defeating Brazil in the final, marking a significant milestone for the Argentine team and its star Lionel Messi.
