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South American football body, CONMEBOL has announced the defending champions, Brazil as Copa America host in June 2021.
The decision was made on Monday hours after it had ruled out Argentina amid an increase in COVID-19 cases in the country.
Colombia were removed as a co-host for the competition on May 20 following demonstrations against President Ivn Duque.
CONMEBOL said on Twitter that the tournament is confirmed to take place between June 13 and July 10.
Brazil is the defending champions, after winning the competition in 2019 as hosts.
“The host cities and the fixtures will be confirmed by CONMEBOL within hours. The oldest international tournament in the world will make the whole continent cheer!
“CONMEBOL thanks, President Jair Bolsonaro and his team, and also the Brazilian soccer confederation for opening the doors of this country for the safest sporting event in the world today, South America will shine in Brazil with all its stars,” the South American body said.