By Braden Chalker
Copa America 2024 will be here before we know it, and that means there will be several spectacular stadiums showcased for the world to see throughout the tournament.
In just over three weeks, Argentina and Canada will go head-to-head to kick off Copa America at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, home of MLS outfit Atlanta United. While "the Benz" is one of the most fascinating stadium around the world to marvel at, there are plenty of other breathtaking venues that will host Copa America matches this summer across the United States.
Here are the top five stadiums at Copa America 2024.
Top seven stadiums at Copa America 2024
7. MetLife Stadium
City: East Rutherford, New Jersey
Capacity: 82,566
Opened: 2010
MetLife Stadium is home to the NFL's New York Jets and Giants. The stadium will host a semi-final matchup and is also the host of the FIFA World Cup final in 2026.
6. NRG Stadium
City: Houston, Texas
Capacity: 72,220
Opened: 2002
NRG Stadium is no stranger to soccer matches in Houston. The home of the NFL's Houston Texans has also just about become a second home for the Mexico national team -- as El Tri are all set to take on Jamaica at this very venue on June 22 in the group stage.
The stadium will also host Colombia vs Paraguay on June 24 and one of the quarter-final matches on July 4.
5. Hard Rock Stadium
City: Miami Gardens, Florida
Capacity: 64,767
Opened: 1987
Two of Inter Miami's own won't stray too far from south Florida when they depart Chase Stadium for Copa America.
Luis Suarez's Uruguay square off against Panama on June 23 at Hard Rock Stadium, while Argentina and Lionel Messi take on Peru on June 29 in Miami. Hard Rock Stadium is also the home to the Copa America final on July 14.
4. Mercedez-Benz Stadium
City: Atlanta, Georgia
Capacity: 71,000
Opened: 2017
Home teams: Atlanta United (MLS)
Even though Mercedes-Benz Stadium is almost seven-years-old, it still looks like a stadium that was built in the future.
The reigning Copa America champions will face off against Canada in the opening match of the tournament on June 20 in Atlanta.
Atlanta United's home will welcome the USMNT to MBS for the very first time on June 27 when the Stars and Stripes take on Panama.
3. Allegiant Stadium
City: Las Vegas, Nevada
Capacity: 61,000
Opened: 2020
One of the most fascinating stadiums in the world is the center stage for three matches at Copa America 2024.
The Las Vegas-based stadium will play host to Ecuador vs Jamaica on June 26 before Paraguay square off vs Brazil on June 28 in addition to a quarter-final match on July 6.
2. AT&T Stadium
City: Arlington, Texas
Capacity: 80,000
Opened: 2009
The home of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys is set to play host to three Copa America games in sunny Texas.
Despite MLS club FC Dallas playing in a separate venue in the same city, plenty of fans flock to AT&T Stadium when the world's sport comes to "Jerry's World."
On June 21, Peru will take on Chile before the USMNT come to town to square off vs Bolivia. AT&T Stadium will also play host to one of the quarter-final matches on July 5.
1. SoFi Stadium
City: Inglewood, California
Capacity: 70,240
Opened: 2020
While MLS giants LAFC and LA Galaxy both have their own separate homes in SoFi Stadium, that doesn't deter soccer fans from Southern California packing in the four-year-old venue.
Brazil will look to put on a show against Costa Rica on June 24 while Mexico come to town on June 26 for a date with Venezuela.
This article was originally published on 90min.com as The top seven stadiums at Copa America 2024 - ranked.
