Copa America Centenario 2016: Brazil headline opening weekend's group stage fixtures

ByReuters

Updated 03/06/2016 at 08:54 GMT

The Copa America Centenario 2016 kicks off this weekend with a five matches, including one of the favourites, Brazil, who tackle Ecuador on Sunday, while the hosts, United States, face Colombia to open proceedings.

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The Copa America kicks off this weekend and it is the centenary edition with the United States hosting the tournament.

Jurgen Klinsmann's side are involved in the curtain raiser on Saturday night against Colombia at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

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One of the favourites, Brazil, are also involved in the opening weekend against Ecuador, who are the current joint-leaders in CONMEBOL World Cup qualification for Russia 2018.

The champions of last year's edition, Chile, begin their reign against the favourites, Argentina, in a mouth-watering fixture on Tuesday morning.

Copa America group stage matches:

June 4 (GMT)

Group A: United States v Colombia (0230), Costa Rica v Paraguay (2200).

June 5

Group B: Haiti v Peru (0030), Brazil v Ecuador (0300).

Group C: Jamaica v Venezuela (2200),

June 6

Group C: Mexico v Uruguay (0100).

June 7

Group D: Panama v Bolivia (0000), Argentina v Chile (0300).

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