India  

US to Host 2024 Copa America International Soccer Tournament

Video Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories - Duration: 01:31s - Published
US to Host 2024 Copa America International Soccer Tournament

US to Host 2024 Copa America International Soccer Tournament

US to Host , 2024 Copa America , International Soccer Tournament.

Yahoo Sports reports that the 2024 Copa America will be played in the United States, and the U.S. men's national team will likely compete.

The Copa America is one of the most competitive international soccer tournaments outside of the World Cup.

On January 27, the plan was announced by CONMEBOL and CONCACAF, soccer governing bodies for South, North and Central America.

According to the organizations, the move is part of a new , "strategic collaboration agreement.".

The men's Copa America is typically a showdown that includes South America's ten national teams and two guests.

The 2024 Copa America will expand to include 16 teams and welcome six participating teams from CONCACAF.

The tournament will be run by CONMEBOL and hosted by CONCACAF.

.

Qualifying teams will be determined in the 2023-24 CONCACAF Nations League.

.

Yahoo Sports reports that the U.S., Mexico and Canada are all favored to earn spots in the tournament.

Yahoo Sports reports that the U.S., Mexico and Canada are all favored to earn spots in the tournament.

In 2016, the United States also hosted a one-off tournament called the Copa America Centenario, which brought in $80 million in profit for the U.S. Soccer Federation


You Might Like


đź’ˇ newsR Knowledge: Other News Mentions

Copa América South American association football tournament


CONCACAF CONCACAF One of FIFA's six continental governing bodies for association football


Yahoo! Sports Yahoo! Sports Sports news website


South America South America Continent

UN Report Warns Growing Number of People Face Water Scarcity [Video]

UN Report Warns Growing Number of People Face Water Scarcity

UN Report Warns , Growing Number of People , Face Water Scarcity. On March 21, the United Nations released a report warning that 26% of the world's population, approximately 2 billion people, lack access to safe drinking water. . According to NPR, the report comes on the eve of the U.N.'s first conference on the topic of water in over 45 years. . The U.N.'s World Water Development Report 2023 revealed that 46% of people lack access to basic sanitation globally, equal to about 3.6 billion people. . NPR reports that the U.N. has laid out a goal to ensure that all people in the world have access to clean water by 2030. According to Richard Connor, editor-in-chief of the report, meeting the goal will require somewhere between $600 billion and $1 trillion per year. . Connor said that with 70% of the world's water use going to agriculture, it becomes critical for irrigation to be more efficient. . According to the U.N.'s Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) report, as climate change continues, water scarcity is expected to increase. . Seasonal water scarcity will increase in regions where it is currently abundant — such as Central Africa, East Asia and parts of South America — and worsen in regions where water is already in short supply, such as the Middle East and the Sahara in Africa, World Water Development Report 2023, via NPR. An increase in intensity or frequency of droughts and 'heat extremes' can be expected in most regions as a direct result of climate change. The UNESCO report states that an average of 10% of the world's population already lives in an area with high or critical water stress.

Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories    Duration: 01:31Published
Scientists Release Natural Predator of Invasive Weed in 'World First' [Video]

Scientists Release Natural Predator of Invasive Weed in 'World First'

Scientists Release Natural Predator, of Invasive Weed in 'World First'. 'Newsweek' reports that scientists in Australia are looking to combat invasive water weeds by releasing an army of the plant's nemesis: weevils. The release is part of a cooperation between researchers at Australia's Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) and Seqwater. Seqwater, one of Australia's largest water companies, agreed to the release of weevils to prevent the spread of the invasive cabomba plant. Seqwater, one of Australia's largest water companies, agreed to the release of weevils to prevent the spread of the invasive cabomba plant. It is a world first. There is no biocontrol program [for cabomba] happening in any other parts of the world, Kumaran Nagalingam, senior research scientist at CSIRO, via 'Newsweek'. Cabomba caroliniana, a fast-spreading weed introduced to Australia from South America in the 60s, can wreak havoc on native plants and animals. . It outcompetes all of our native plants that used to live in the lakes and it can affect animals as well because they don't like to live in such a dense plant material, David Roberts, Senior scientist with Seqwater, via 'Newsweek'. Cabomba grows up to 5cm [nearly 2 inches] a day, strangling native ecosystems, choking waterways and impacting native aquatic animal and plant populations, David Roberts, Senior scientist with Seqwater, via 'Newsweek'. According to 'Newsweek,' cabomba can also block inlets and piping, posing a threat to both boaters and swimmers who could get caught in its tendrils. Cabomba has quite a few natural enemies associated with it, but one thing that we have to make sure is that they are specific only to cabomba—it doesn't eat or double up on other native plants, Kumaran Nagalingam, senior research scientist at CSIRO, via 'Newsweek'. Cabomba has quite a few natural enemies associated with it, but one thing that we have to make sure is that they are specific only to cabomba—it doesn't eat or double up on other native plants, Kumaran Nagalingam, senior research scientist at CSIRO, via 'Newsweek'. The weevils will first be released in Lake Kurwongbah, outside of Brisbane, Queensland, before being released into other lakes around Australia

Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories    Duration: 01:31Published
NATO Chief Calls China's Spy Program a 'Global Security' Threat [Video]

NATO Chief Calls China's Spy Program a 'Global Security' Threat

NATO Chief Calls , China's Spy Program , a 'Global Security' Threat. On February 8, NATO General Secretary Jens Stoltenberg warned that China's surveillance flight program represents a threat to global security. . Fox News reports that the warning was issued after United States intelligence found that China's spy balloons had traveled over five continents. Stoltenberg made the statement while responding to questions during a press conference with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. . Earlier on February 8, the Pentagon stated that the U.S. had confirmed Chinese surveillance craft over Europe, North America, South America and across Asia. . According to Stoltenberg, China's surveillance program highlights the need for international security organizations like NATO. . According to Stoltenberg, China's surveillance program highlights the need for international security organizations like NATO. . Stoltenberg added that China represents a threat to not only national security, but "global security.". The Chinese balloon over the United States confirms a pattern of Chinese behavior, where we see China over the last years has invested heavily in new military capabilities, including different types of surveillance and intelligence platforms, Jens Stoltenberg, NATO General Secretary, via Fox News. The Chinese balloon over the United States confirms a pattern of Chinese behavior, where we see China over the last years has invested heavily in new military capabilities, including different types of surveillance and intelligence platforms, Jens Stoltenberg, NATO General Secretary, via Fox News. And we’ve also seen increased Chinese intelligence activities in Europe — again, different platforms. They use satellites, they use cyber, and, as we’ve seen over the United States, also balloons, Jens Stoltenberg, NATO General Secretary, via Fox News. Since shooting down a surveillance balloon off the coast of South Carolina, U.S.-China relations have soured, with Beijing rejecting a request to speak with Washington. Again, it demonstrates why for the Department of Defense that China remains the pacing challenge and something that will continue to stay focused on, Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder, Pentagon press secretary, via Fox News

Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories    Duration: 01:31Published
Proposed Brazil-Argentina common currency is met with doubts [Video]

Proposed Brazil-Argentina common currency is met with doubts

Brazil's President Lula begins his international tour in Argentina before he departs for more visits with his other South American neighbours and later, Washington in February.

Credit: euronews (in English)    Duration: 01:12Published

Central America Central America Subregion of the Americas

El Salvador opens 'Mega Prison' to curtail gang anarchy and violence | Explainer | Oneindia News [Video]

El Salvador opens 'Mega Prison' to curtail gang anarchy and violence | Explainer | Oneindia News

El Salvador the Central American nation infamous for brutal gang wars has transferred 2,000 people accused of gang membership to a recently opened “mega-prison”. This move is a part of the government crackdown on the rampant gang violence and the turf battle that has plagued El Salvador for far too long. In a video tweeted by the president of the country Nayib Bukele prisoners were seen wearing white shorts and with their heads shaved, running into cells. Many had tattoos of their respective gangs that is the most important marker of their gang affiliation. Today in this video, we take a look at this new Mega Prison and explain to you the history of the never-ending gang violence that has become ubiquitous in this country. But before that, don’t forget to like, share and subscribe to Oneindia. #Megaprison #Elsalvador #MS13Barrio18

Credit: Oneindia    Duration: 06:02Published

CONMEBOL CONMEBOL Governing body of association football in South America


South South One of the four cardinal directions

Kim Jong Un supervises North Korean troops simulating attack on South [Video]

Kim Jong Un supervises North Korean troops simulating attack on South

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised a drill simulating an attack on South, a day after Seoul detected the North firing at least one short-range ballistic missile toward the sea.

Credit: euronews (in English)    Duration: 00:35Published
Punxsutawney Phil Predicts 6 More Weeks of Winter [Video]

Punxsutawney Phil Predicts 6 More Weeks of Winter

Punxsutawney Phil Predicts , 6 More Weeks of Winter. Punxsutawney Phil Predicts , 6 More Weeks of Winter. CBS News reports that thousands of people attended the annual event on Feb. 2. The occasion marked the 137th Groundhog Day celebration at Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, PA. According to folklore, if Phil sees his shadow on this day, we'll have six more weeks of winter. If he doesn't, spring will come early. CBS News reports that the famous groundhog saw his shadow on Feb. 2, predicting six more weeks of winter. CBS News reports that the famous groundhog saw his shadow on Feb. 2, predicting six more weeks of winter. Punxsutawney Phil's prediction comes as winter storms have wreaked havoc on the South. Punxsutawney Phil's prediction comes as winter storms have wreaked havoc on the South. CBS News reports that over 3,300 flights have been grounded in southern states, and thousands have been left without power. CBS News reports that over 3,300 flights have been grounded in southern states, and thousands have been left without power. Texas has confirmed eight weather-related deaths so far. The Northeast is also preparing for an Arctic blast. CBS News reports that another famous groundhog, Staten Island Chuck, contradicted Phil's prediction on Feb. 2. He did not see his shadow, signaling an early spring

Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories    Duration: 01:31Published

FIFA World Cup FIFA World Cup Association football men's competition

Hogg 'would love' Townsend to stay with Scotland

Stuart Hogg believes Gregor Townsend can take Scotland to greater heights and "would love him to stay" on as head coach beyond the World Cup.
BBC Sport

Robertson to take over All Blacks after World Cup

Crusaders coach Scott Robertson will take over as All Blacks head coach after this year's World Cup.
BBC Sport

Six Nations reviewed: What do the stats tell us?

What were the teams strengths and weaknesses in the Six Nations and how are they shaping up for the World Cup? Opta takes a look at the numbers.
BBC Sport

Shooters shining & 'the most exciting' season yet

Battle of the shooters and the 'most exciting' Super League season yet - plus who is showing they are a crucial part of the England squad before this summer's..
BBC Sport

SoFi Stadium In Jeopardy Of Losing 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Over Narrow Field

SoFi Stadium might be coming up empty in its bid to host the World Cup finale in 2026 ... and it's all 'cause its field could be deemed too narrow for FIFA's..
TMZ.com

Related videos from verified sources

7 Greatest Messi Revenge Moments - With Commentaries [Video]

7 Greatest Messi Revenge Moments - With Commentaries

Lionel Messi is widely regarded as one of the greatest soccer players of all time, and his achievements on the pitch certainly support this claim. Messi has won numerous awards and accolades throughout..

Credit: Rumble     Duration: 08:04Published