The 48th edition of the CONMEBOL Copa America has begun in the United States, with the typical contenders for the title being Argentina, Venezuela, Columbia, and Uruguay. However, owing to their current performances, the likes of the USA and Chile also have the potential to capture the championship. Meanwhile, Bolivia, Canada, Costa Rica, Jamaica, Panama, Paraguay, and Peru all hope to make an unexpected impression.
The elite men’s quadrennial football competition played by South American national teams also had a few upsets, with Panama defeating the United States 2-1 and Costa Rica drawing with Brazil.
Since the competition’s inception in 1916, eight of the ten CONMEBOL national teams have emerged victorious from its 47 iterations; the only teams still without the trophy are Ecuador and Venezuela. With 15 cups apiece, Argentina and Uruguay have won the most titles in the history of the competition.
Moreover, having hosted the event in 2016 and now in 2024, the United States became the first non-CONMEBOL nation to do so. Notably, three times (in 1975, 1979, and 1983), different South American nations hosted the competition.
Aside from the intense competition, a list of renowned sponsors contributes to the event’s magnificence. The 2024 edition of this popular competition aims to write another chapter in its legendary history.
Global Sponsors:
Betano: Betano is a renowned online betting platform that allows users from all over the world to place bets on sports and play casino games. The site has been operating since 2012 and focuses on offering a safe and secure environment for betting on a variety of sports, including football and basketball.
Mastercard: Mastercard is the world’s second-largest payment processing corporation. It offers a range of payment transaction processing and other payment-related services.
Mercado Libre: Mercado Libre is an Argentine corporation located in Montevideo, Uruguay, and incorporated in Delaware, USA, that provides online e-commerce and auction markets.
🤝 @Mercadolibre se suma como patrocinador de las competiciones de clubes:
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👏 @MercadoLivre se soma como patrocinador das competições de clubes:
– CONMEBOL @Libertadores
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– CONMEBOL @Sudamericana
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Coca-Cola: The Coca-Cola Company has approximately 500 brands in 200 countries. Coca-Cola, Sprite, Fanta, and Powerade are among its most well-known brands. Coca-Cola is committed to sustainability and seeks to have a positive influence. As a long-standing sponsor of international football for over seven decades, the agreement provides the soft drink and its sports hydration brand, Powerade, significant global recognition during the competition.
Latam Airlines Delta: Delta and LATAM form the most extensive integrated network in the Americas. Delta and LATAM provide additional perks and a smooth travel experience when flying between the United States and Latin America.
Michelob ULTRA: Michelob ULTRA, a light lager with only 95 calories and 2.6 carbohydrates, is brewed with the optimum combination of hops and whole grains, resulting in a mild citrus scent and a crisp, refreshing taste.
Unilever: Unilever is a British global fast-moving consumer products corporation formed on September 2, 1929, by merging the British soap manufacturer Lever Brothers and Dutch margarine producer Margarine Unie. The partnership includes Unilever’s Rexona, which will be presented to spectators inside and outside stadiums, highlighting the event’s significance and passion.
Official Partners:
Absolut Sport: Absolut Sport is a leading full-service agency, that has offered hospitality and tourist services for over 15 years, and has considerable experience coordinating and delivering outstanding sports travel experiences at the world’s largest sporting events. As the official travel partner, Absolut Sport offers fans customised travel packages for each tournament game.
Puma: Puma is a global leader in sports and casual wear, designing and manufacturing footwear, clothes, and accessories.
Other Partners:
TCL: TCL is a primarily state-owned Chinese electronics business in Huizhou, Guangdong Province. It creates, produces, and markets consumer items such as televisions, mobile phones, air conditioners, washing machines, refrigerators, and small electrical appliances. As a sponsor, TCL receives tremendous brand exposure during the tournament. The brand’s emblem prominently features field-level components like LED boards, referee jerseys, and VAR (Video Assistant Referee) equipment.
BYD: BYD is the car subsidiary of BYD Company, a publicly listed Chinese international production company. It manufactures passenger battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, referred to as new energy vehicles in China.
Lowe’s: Lowe’s is an extensive American shop that specialises in home improvement goods. Founded in 1921, the firm now maintains over 2,200 locations across North America, offering a diverse range of construction supplies, appliances, tools, and gardening equipment to both homeowners and contractors. Selected Lowe’s shops hold Copa America watch parties, allowing communities to gather and witness the football competition on a large screen.