The Copa América 2024 kicked off with a spectacular opening ceremony at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on June 20, 2024. The ceremony was headlined by Colombian artist Feid, who delivered a vibrant performance that set the tone for the tournament.
Dressed in black and sporting his distinctive glasses, Feid, also known as Ferxxo, took to the stage accompanied by dancers and musicians clad in green and black. As the stadium lit up green, Feid performed his hit song “Luna,” while his companions waved flags and performed freestyle tricks with soccer balls. The nearly four-minute performance captivated the audience and energized the crowd for the matches to come.
Following Feid’s performance, dancers dressed in the colors of the American flag and Capitan, the tournament’s official mascot, made their entrance. The ceremony reached a high point with the unveiling of a hologram of the Copa América trophy, symbolizing the modern and inclusive spirit of the event.
Sergio “El Kun” Agüero, a former Argentine player and Copa América champion, further electrified the audience by carrying the Conmebol Copa América trophy onto the field, marking the official start of the tournament. The opening match featured Argentina against Canada, adding to the excitement of the evening.
Feid had announced his participation in the ceremony through a social media post on June 18, 2024, expressing his enthusiasm for being part of such a significant event. His recent achievements in music, including his first solo top 10 hit on the Hot Latin Songs chart with “Sorry 4 That Much,” and “Luna” reaching the top of the Latin Pop Airplay chart, added to the anticipation of his performance.
The 2024 Copa América introduces a new format, expanding from the usual 12 teams to 16. This includes 10 teams from the South American Football Confederation (Conmebol) and six from the North American, Central American, and Caribbean Football Confederation (Concacaf). The tournament spans from June 20 to July 14, with matches held in 14 venues across the United States, including cities like Las Vegas, Kansas City, and Los Angeles. The final match is set to take place at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL.
Fans in the United States can watch the tournament on Univision, TUDN, and UniMás, as well as on streaming services Fubo TV and TUDN. For viewers in Latin America and Spain, more details on how to watch the matches are available online.
