Conmebol Puts Ecuador in Contention to Host 2028 Copa América

Overview

• Conmebol president Alejandro Domínguez said in Quito on Thursday that Ecuador is under evaluation to host the 2028 Copa América and that the Council will make the final choice in a crowded field.
• FIFA, Conmebol and Ecuador’s football federation held a private meeting with President Daniel Noboa, and FIFA chief Gianni Infantino attended and urged unity among fans and nations.
• No host has been selected, and officials signaled closer review of stadium readiness, security, and logistics after the 2024 edition drew complaints about heat, poor pitches, safety lapses, and crowd incidents.
• Ecuador last staged the tournament in 1993, giving the country a precedent as it presents itself again for South America’s top national-team event.
• The pending Council decision will show how Conmebol weighs competing bids and whether lessons from 2024 reshape hosting standards across the region.