FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Gillette Stadium will host two of the world’s top six teams in first round match-ups during the Copa America Centenario, a once-in-a-lifetime tournament, this June.
The first match-up features Group D teams Chile vs. Bolivia on Friday, June 10. Two days later, on Sunday, June 12, Brazil will face Peru in Group B’s final group stage match.
Chile is currently the world’s No. 5 ranked team in the FIFA rankings, while Brazil is the No. 6 team. Peru is No. 43, and Bolivia is No. 72.
Gillette Stadium will also host a Quarterfinal match on Saturday, June 18, which will feature Group D’s top team against the second-place from Group C. In addition to Chile and Bolivia, Group D includes Argentina – the world’s No. 2 ranked team – and Panama. Group C includes Mexico, Uruguay, Jamaica and Venezuela.
The groups and full match schedule were set for the 2016 Copa America Centenario after the Official Draw was conducted at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City Sunday night. The entire tournament will take place June 3-26 across 10 cities in the United States.
The full tournament match schedule can be found HERE. The official match times will be announced in the near future.
Schedule for Gillette Stadium
- Friday, June 10: Chile vs. Bolivia in a Group D match
- Sunday, June 12: Brazil vs. Peru in a Group B match
- Saturday, June 18: 1D vs. 2C in a Quarterfinal match
Tickets to the Copa America Centenario are available by visiting CA2016.com. Early response from the fans has been strong, and the local organizing committee encourages fans to purchase their Venue Passes early to ensure the best seats.
- Buy your tickets now at CA2016.com
- Copa America Centenario tournament schedule
- Follow the tournament news at the event's official Twitter account and Facebook page
The Copa America Centenario honors 100 years of the Copa America tournament and will feature some of the world's best teams and players. The tournament will feature the top star players from North, South and Central America, including Messi, Neymar, Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez, David Luiz, James Rodriguez, Kaka, Michael Bradley, Clint Dempsey and many more.
