The Copa América Centenario is upon us! As per tradition, the tournament hosts get things underway on Friday, with the United States taking on Colombia at Levi’s Stadium in California. The visitors certainly look the stronger of the two teams on paper, though home field advantage should guarantee that this game is a close-run thing. Jürgen Klinsmann will certainly want to build some momentum, and there is no finer way to settle the nerves by picking up three points from the first match.
USA vs. Colombia 2016 live stream: How to watch Copa America Centenario online
The Copa América Centenario kicks off on Friday with the USA playing Colombia. Here’s how you can catch the action.
If they’re to have any success at this tournament, the United States will be banking on their youngsters stepping up. Though they still have a smattering of experience, in striker Clint Dempsey and midfielder Michael Bradley, Klinsmann’s selection is more notable for its youth. Playing a major tournament on home soil is a heavy burden, and the coach clearly believes they can step up to the mark.
By contrast, this Colombia team contains a few big hitters. The likes of Jackson Martínez, Radamel Falcao and Teó Gutiérrez may have been left at home, but in the likes of Carlos Bacca and Juan Cuadrado, they have plenty of quality. There’s no doubting their star man is, however, Real Madrid attacking midfielder James Rodríguez, who will be hoping to make up for a difficult domestic season by shining in the Copa.
How to watch online: In the United States, you have a few options. For most, the easiest will be Fox Sports Go, though it doesn't work with all providers. You can also watch on Fox Soccer 2 Go, a subscription service that doesn't require any TV package. You can also catch the game online via the streaming service fuboTV.
TV: Fox Sports 1 (US - English); Univision (US and Canada - Spanish); DIRECTV Sports Colombia, Caracol TV, RCN Television (Colombia); Premier Sports (UK)
Match Date/Time: Friday, June 3, 9:30 p.m. ET, 6:30 p.m. local
Venue: Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, Calif.
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