Copa America: The tournament left without hosts after Argentina were knocked out

The 2021 Copa America was left without a host less than two weeks before its start after Argentina were stripped of the tournament.

The South American Football Association (CONMEBOL) said Argentina were excluded due to “current circumstances”.

The country is currently seeing a rise in Covid-19 cases.

Opposition to the championship increased both inside and outside the Argentine government, while Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez told reporters on Friday that priority should be given to “human health”.

Konmebol said It is currently analyzing “other countries’ offers” that have shown interest in hosting the 10-team Copa America, which will be held from June 13 to July 10.

The federation will meet on Monday to decide on the next steps for the tournament, which was not held in 2020 due to the epidemic.

Brazil are the defending champions after winning the tournament in 2019.

Every match will be in the Copa America It appears live on the BBC.