Euro 2024 and Copa America 2024 have started and some fans who are new to football are confused and want to know Why Brazil is not there in UEFA EURO 2024 ?
This is because Brazil is not in the continent of Europe. UEFA Euro is a football tournament for countries of Europe only. Euro is a competition held for footballing nations from Europe.
Brazil is a South American country. Thus, they are a part of the South American football federation called CONMEBOL. Just like Euro tournament is for European countries, Copa America is a tournament for South American countries. Argentina plays in Copa America.
UEFA does not have a provision for members outside UEFA to participate in the Euro. Hence, Brazil are not eligible to take part in UEFA Euro Championship
Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal plays in the Euro Cup while Neymar JR. of Brazil and Lionel Messi of Argentina play in the Copa America.
The following are the continents and their respective confederations :
Europe (UEFA)
South America (CONMEBOL)
North and Central America (CONCACAF)
Africa (CAF)
Asia (AFC)
Oceania (OFC + Australia)
COPA AMERICA
Copa America is the oldest international football competition and is the third most-watched competition. Founded in 1916, the competition determines the champion of South America. The members of the competition are Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Chile, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, Bolivia, Ecuador.
These 10 teams are permanent members and always participate. Since the 1990s, teams from North America and Asia have also been invited to participate. Since 1993, the tournament has generally featured 12 teams – all 10 South American teams and two additional teams from other confederations.
UEFA EURO 2020 Best XI vs COPA AMERICA 2021 Best XI
UEFA EURO
The Euros is the primary association football competition contested by the senior men’s national teams of the members of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA). This competition determines the continental champions of Europe. Euros was founded in 1958 and is held every 4 years.
Euros have considerably more participation than the Copa America. 55 teams are eligible to play out of which 24 teams contest in the competition. Unlike the Copa, all the eligible teams have to go through a qualification process and no invitee country can participate.
Copa America 2021 Groups
Group A: Argentina, Peru, Chile, Canada
Group B: Mexico, Ecuador, Venezuela, Jamaica
Group C: USA, Uruguay, Panama, Bolivia
Group D: Brazil, Colombia, Paraguay, Costa Rica
Brazil Copa America 2024
Brazil are one of the favorites to win the title, although teams like Argentina and Uruguay will also be candidates to come out victorious. Brazil squad has all the depth and potential required to win the tournament. Brazil Copa America Squad is packed with young talented players like Milato, Rodrygo and Vinicius as well as veteran experienced players like Marquinhos and Paquita.
Brazil Squad for Copa America 2024
Goalkeepers: Alisson, Ederson, Bento
Defenders: Beraldo, Eder Militao, Gabriel, Marquinhos, Danilo, Yan Couto, Guilherme Aranal, Wendell
Midfielders: Andreas Pereira, Bruno Guimaraes, Douglas Luiz, Joao Gomes, Lucas Paqueta
Attackers: Endrick, Evanlison, Gabriel Martinelli, Raphinha, Rodrygo, Savinho, Vinicius Junior
