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Brazil to host Copa America in June as pandemic-hit Argentina withdraws

A Brazil's fan cheers before a friendly soccer match between Brazil and Honduras at the Beira Rio Stadium in Porto Alegre on June 9, 2019, ahead of Brazil 2019 Copa America. (AFP)

The South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) said on Monday it would move next month's Copa America to Brazil, after original host nation Argentina pulled out at the last minute due to a surge in COVID-19 cases.

The decision means the oldest international tournament in the world will kick off as planned on June 13, with the final on July 10.

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