Argentina to play Copa America 2021 despite Brazil being named new hosts

With reports indicating that many fans, critics and even a few teams were unhappy at the fact that Brazil were picked as the new hosts for the Copa America, things are slowly changing. That is despite the fact that the Brazil national team are considering not playing in the tournament with members of Selecao speaking out at against their country hosting the tournament.

“With a huge effort from the Argentine Football Association, which placed at everyone’s disposal all the necessary tools available to guarantee each of the specific care requested in this difficult time we are going through, the National Team will travel to Brazil to play the continental tournament. All the staff of the Albiceleste team will work together to overcome this adversity that, unfortunately, affects all South Americans equally."