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<\/p>\nArgentina are the defending champions <\/p>\n
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Defending champions Argentina will find out their fate for next\u2019s years Copa America in the draw taking place on Thursday. <\/p>\n
The South American nation captured their 15th Copa America title with a 1-0 win over Brazil in 2021 to move level with Uruguay for the most titles in the tournament\u2019s history. <\/p>\n
Lionel Messi is still set to captain the side into next year\u2019s tournament, with the Inter Miami forward looking to further enhance his legacy having won the World Cup in Qatar last December.<\/p>\n
2021 runners-up Brazil will provide a stern test for Lionel Scaloni\u2019s side, as will reigning Gold Cup champions Mexico. The United States will also be looking to impress as hosts of the tournament for the second time. <\/p>\n
Here\u2019s everything you need to know ahead of the Copa America 2024 draw, and get all the latest football <\/em><\/strong>betting sites<\/em><\/strong><\/u> offers here.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n When is the Copa America 2024 draw?<\/strong><\/p>\n The Copa America draw will take place on Thursday 7 December in the James L. Knight Centre in Miami.<\/p>\n How can I watch it?<\/strong><\/p>\n The Copa America 2024 draw will be broadcast on Fox Sport 1 in the United States at 7.30pm ET (12.30am GMT on Friday for UK viewers). It will also be streamed on the Fox Sports App. At present, there is no confirmed UK broadcaster of the draw. <\/p>\n If you\u2019re travelling abroad and want to watch major sporting events, you might need a VPN to unblock your streaming app. Our VPN round-up is here to help and includes <\/em>deals on VPNs<\/em> in the market. Viewers using a VPN need to make sure that they comply with any local regulations where they are, and also with the terms of their service provider.<\/em><\/p>\n Which countries are involved?<\/strong><\/p>\n The Copa America has four groups of four teams, with the top two in each progressing to the knockout rounds. <\/p>\n All ten South American Football Confederation (Conmebol) members are automatically eligible for the competition and will be represented in Thursday\u2019s draw.<\/p>\n The final six teams come from the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (Concacaf) and qualified for the tournament through the Concacaf Nations League.<\/p>\n Jamaica, Mexico, Panama and the United States are the four confirmed Concacaf members so far. The final two spots will be decided by two one-leg playoff games in March 2024 which see Canada face Trinidad and Tobago and Costa Rica take on Honduras.<\/p>\n What are the pots?<\/strong><\/p>\n Pot 1: <\/strong>Argentina, Mexico, United States and Brazil.<\/p>\n