The stage is now set for the summer’s biggest international tournament.
On Sunday night, the draw was held for Copa America Centenario, being held in the U.S. for the first time ever. The tournament, which runs from June 3-26, brings together the top 16 teams from across North and South America - six from CONCACAF and 10 from CONMEBOL.
As the host nation, the U.S. was placed into Group A with Colombia, Costa Rica and Paraguay drawn to fill out the group.
Brazil, the top-ranked nation in CONMEBOL was placed into Group B with Ecuador, Haiti and Peru drawn to fill out the group.
Mexico, the top-ranked nation in CONCACAF was placed into Group C with Uruguay, Jamaica and Venezuela drawn to fill out the group.
And finally, Argentina, the second highest-ranked nation in CONMEBOL was placed into Group D with Chile, Panama and Bolivia drawn to fill out the group.
The U.S. will face Colombia to open the tournament on June 3, Costa Rica on June 7 and Paraguay on June 11.
FC Dallas’ Fabian Castillo (Colombia) and Carlos Gruezo (Ecuador) are both hopeful to be apart of the 100th edition of the world’s oldest continental tournament, having both made appearances with their nation’s senior squads.
| Group A | Group B | Group C | Group D |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S.A. | Brazil | Mexico | Argentina |
| Colombia | Ecuador | Uruguay | Chile |
| Costa Rica | Haiti | Jamaica | Panama |
| Paraguay | Peru | Venezuela | Bolivia |