• 10 South American sides will be joined by six from Concacaf • Two more North American nations to join USA, Mexico, Costa Rica, Jamaica

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The United States will host the Copa América Centenario next summer, marking the 100th anniversary of South America’s football championship.

After overcoming issues surrounding its organisation, it has been confirmed that the tournament – the first to be played outside the continent - will be held from 3-26 June, 2016.

The Copa América Centenario will be held across the country, with US Soccer, serving as local organising committee, working with Conmebol and Concacaf – the governing bodies for South America and for North and Central America.

The tournament will feature all 10 teams from Conmebol and six from Concacaf, with the hosts USA, Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica to be joined by two other nations from the region.