Tournament organizers have announced group seeds and game dates for the historic 2016 Copa America Centenario, including three matches at **Lincoln Financial Field** in Philadelphia. The once-in-a-lifetime soccer summer event, which honors 100 years of the Copa America tournament, will feature some of the world's best teams and players competing from June 3-26 in the United States.
Lincoln Financial Field will host three matches (June 9, June 11 and June 14). The game times and opponents have not yet been determined, but the U.S. Men's National Team will be one of the teams featured in the June 11 match. Ticket information for all Copa America games, including the ones in Philadelphia, will be announced at a later date.
As the host nation, the United States earns the Group A seed, while Argentina, as the highest FIFA-ranked nation in the Americas (per December FIFA rankings), will be seeded top of Group D.
In celebration of the rich soccer tradition in the hemisphere and as the most decorated nations in the last 100 years in international competitions from their respective confederations, the national teams of Brazil and Mexico have also been awarded group seeds, and will head Groups B and C, respectively.
A recap of past events at Lincoln Financial Field. From lacrosse to tours and concerts, there is something for every fan. View the full gallery here...
Country music artist Chase Rice opened for Kenny Chesney
Kenny Chesney rocked the stage during his summer tour
Manchester United faced off against Barcelona
Fans enjoyed the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup
Mexico won the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup
Fans cheered on Mexico in the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup
2015 Philadelphia Magazine Whiskey & Fine Spirits Festival
Mexico and Jamaica battled it out in the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup
One Direction performed for an amazing crowd
Mexico celebrated their 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup win
Icona Pop opened up for One Direction
One Direction had an amazing show in September 2015
Temple faced East Carolina at the #Eagles Nest
Students prepared for Army vs Navy
Army vs Navy was a huge spectacle
Temple beat Penn State for the first time since 1941
Temple dancers joined in on the fun
Taylor Swift returned to her home state of Pennsylvania
The Philadelphia Magazine Whiskey Fest was a blast!
Another beautiful stage display from Taylor Swift
Fans saw the field during their tour of the stadium
During a tour, fans had the opportunity to pose in front of their favorite players' lockers
The beginning of a stadium tour
Fans enjoyed the view from the press box during a tour
Daddy/Daughter time at the Luke Bryan concert
Singing along to Luke Bryan
Luke Bryan took the stage in August 2014
Luke Bryan's epic stage from 2014
Philadelphia Union fans cheered on their team as they played DC United
Fans painted the #OurCityOurTeam Mural in the SCA Club
The crowds came out for NCAA Mens Lacrosse
It was a showdown between Duke and Cornell at the #Eagles Nest
Cornell fans supported their team
The opening face-off was intense
One Direction stopped by Lincoln Financial Field in 2014 as well
Vance Joy opened for Taylor Swift in 2015
Young Taylor Swift fans waited anxiously to see their idol
Taylor Swift was amazed by the crowd
Temple fans came through for their team
Beyonce's Formation World Tour
The remaining 12 participating nations will be sorted into the four groups in early 2016 based on a public draw. Details of groups and procedures for the draw will be announced leading up to that event.
To be among the first to access tickets to this once-in-a-lifetime event, fans can visit **CA2016.com**. Due to the expected high demand for this premium soccer tournament, fans are urged to register early to guarantee access to information as it becomes available. More ticketing information will be released in the coming weeks.
The 2016 Copa America Centenario is the historic centennial edition of Copa America - the South American championship - and will be staged outside of South America for the first time. The tournament will feature six teams from CONCACAF and all 10 teams from CONMEBOL.
CONCACAF and CONMEBOL have partnered for the historic 2016 Copa America Centenario, setting a new standard for inter-confederation cooperation in the Americas and worldwide. The Copa America Centenario Local Organizing Committee, formed by tournament host U.S. Soccer, is a separate entity responsible for certain logistical and organizational details of the competition.
