Why are there no fans at the Copa America?

The pandemic, the last-minute hosting, some unimpressive matches, and the fact that the most popular broadcaster is not showing the Copa America have cut down the fans’ interest.

Will there be fans at Copa America 2021?

The city has decided to allow a crowd of up to 7,800 people, 10 percent of the stadium’s full capacity of 78,000. This would make it the first match in the 2021 Copa America, South America’s largest international football tournament, with fans in the stands.

Will crowd be allowed in Copa America?

Only those invited by South American soccer federation CONMEBOL will be allowed to attend, the mayor’s office said in a statement, and all attendees will be required to present a negative COVID-19 test before entering the stadium.

Why doesn’t the US play in Copa America?

The Copa América is South America’s major tournament in senior men’s soccer and determines the continental champion. The United States are not members of the South American football confederation CONMEBOL. But because CONMEBOL only has ten member associations, guest nations have regularly been invited since 1993.

Why there is no audience in Copa America 2021?

The pandemic, the last-minute hosting, some unimpressive matches, and the fact that the most popular broadcaster is not showing Copa America have cut down the fans’ interest.

Is audience allowed in Copa America 2021 final?

Copa America 2021: Rio de Janiero to allow fans to attend Brazil-Argentina final in Maracana Stadium. The city has decided to allow a crowd of up to 7,800 people, 10 percent of the stadium’s full capacity of 78,000.

Is Copa America a big deal?

The oldest international tournament in world football, the Copa America is South America’s equivalent of the European Championship and is a big deal for Latin players such as Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar.

Why Brazil fans are supporting Argentina?

In protest against the handling of the pandemic in the country and in disagreement with hosting the tournament, some Brazil fans expressed their desire for Argentina to win the final in the days leading up to it. “Now it’s time to recharge our batteries and come back stronger,” wrote Thiago Silva on Instagram.