INGLEWOOD (AP) — Arriving at Copa America seeking redemption after disappointing performances in the World Cup and in the CONCACAF Nations League, Mexico is on the verge of an early exit. Venezuela's Salomon Rondon, left, celebrates with teammates after scoring on a penalty kick during a Copa...
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Seventeen-year-old Kendry Páez scored in first-half stoppage time, Alan Minda added another goal late in the second half and Ecuador beat winless Jamaica, 3-1, on Wednesday night, June 26, in the Copa America. Ecuador's John Yeboah, left, and Jeremy Sarmiento celebrate after...
EAST RUTHERFORD (AP) — After nearly 90 minutes of total domination, Lionel Messi and defending champion Argentina advanced to the Copa America quarterfinals after the ball ricocheted in front of the net during a frantic scramble that led to the breakthrough. Argentina's Lautaro Martinez...
INGLEWOOD (AP) — Brazil was held to a 0-0 draw by Costa Rica on Monday night, June 24, with the international powerhouse inauspiciously failing to break through in its Copa America opener. Costa Rica's Orlando Galo, left, and Brazil's Rodrygo battle for the ballduring a Copa America Group D...
ATLANTA (AP) — Lionel Messi’s passing brilliance got Argentina off to a winning start in the defense of its Copa America title, overcoming Canada and a poor playing surface at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Argentina forward Lionel Messi chases the ball under pressure from Canada defender Derek...
LANDOVER (AP) — Lionel Messi scored twice and assisted on another goal in his first international start since November and Argentina outclassed Guatemala, 4-1, on Friday night, June 14, to complete its 2024 Copa America preparations. Argentina forward Lionel Messi controls the ball during the...
CHICAGO (AP) — Angel Di Maria scored as Lionel Messi returned to the international stage for the first time in six months, helping Argentina to a 1-0 victory over Ecuador in a Copa America warmup match on Sunday night, June 9. Argentina's Lionel Messi waves to the crowd before an...
BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani retired from international soccer on Thursday, May 30, three weeks before the start of the Copa America. Uruguay's Edinson Cavani (AP) The 37-year-old Cavani, a mainstay for Uruguay for the past two decades, had been selected by coach Marcelo...
BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Female match officials were appointed to work the Copa America for the first time on Friday, May 24. Brazil's Edina Alves (AP) María Victoria Penso of the United States and Edina Alves of Brazil will be referees in the tournament. Both will be supported by assistants...
MIAMI (AFP) -- Lionel Messi and Argentina will get the chance to avenge their defeats to Chile in the 2015 and 2016 Copa America finals after being grouped with their old rivals in the draw for next year's tournament on Thursday, Dec. 7. Argentina's forward Lionel Messi (center) and defender...
MIAMI (AFP) -- Two-time defending champion United States will meet Jamaica and Mexico will face Panama in next March's CONCACAF Nations League semifinals, the North American regional football governing body announced on Wednesday, Nov. 22. A day after the quarterfinals were concluded, CONCACAF...
TORONTO (AFP) -- Jamaica shocked Canada 3-2 on Tuesday, Nov. 21, to reach the semifinals of the CONCACAF Nations League and seal a place at next year's expanded Copa America taking place in the United States. A second-half brace from Shamar Nicholson and a late Bobby Reid penalty handed the Reggae...
