USMNT vs. Bolivia Copa America updates: Christian Pulisic scores goal early
The U.S. men's national soccer team kicks off what it hopes will be a highly successful Copa America on Sunday when it faces Bolivia at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
The USMNT is fixated on building an abundance of momentum for the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Mexico and Canada. The Copa America — typically a tournament exclusive to national teams in South America — is back in the U.S. for just the second time. In 2016, the last time the Copa America was held in the U.S., the USMNT finished fourth in the tournament, falling in the third-place game to Colombia.
A run to the Copa America 2024 semifinals would be considered an acceptable result for the USMNT. Reaching that point would require a win over Brazil or Colombia, which is no small task. Argentina, the reigning World Cup and Copa America champions, are the No. 1-ranked team in the latest FIFA world rankings and tournament favorites given the presence of eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi. Brazil (No. 4) joins rival Argentina in the top five of the FIFA rankings, and is followed by Copa America 2024 teams such as the U.S. (11), Colombia (12, tied with Morocco), Uruguay (14) and Mexico (15). Bolivia, the USMNT's opponent on Sunday, is ranked No. 84.
Getting a victory against Bolivia will be vital to the USMNT's chances in Copa America 2024. The U.S. is joined in Group C by pesky Concacaf adversary Panama and CONMEBOL powerhouse Uruguay, which currently is sitting second in CONMEBOL 2026 World Cup qualifying.
The USMNT has faced Bolivia eight times before, with the all-time series is knotted at 2-2-4. The USMNT, however, prevailed in the most recent meeting in May 2018, a 3-0 triumph in which the then-18-year-olds Josh Sargent and Tim Weah scored their first USMNT goals.
Here's everything you need to know for Sunday's Copa America match:
Christian Pulisic highlight-reel goal gives USMNT an early lead
The USMNT dominated the early proceedings and it resulted in a quick goal from Christian Pulisic.
And it was a beauty from the squad's best player.
Bolivia is a team that the USMNT should defeat, and this is a dream start for them.
When is the USMNT's Copa America 2024 game against Bolivia?
Kickoff is slated for 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, June 23.
Where will the USMNT's Copa America 2024 game against Bolivia be played?
The USMNT-Bolivia Copa America 2024 game will be held at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, regular home stadium for the NFL's Dallas Cowboys. AT&T Stadium is among the 11 United States-based venues that will host games for the 2026 World Cup.
How to watch USMNT vs. Bolivia on TV
The television broadcast will be available on FOX, with pregame coverage starting at 5 p.m. ET. John Strong (play-by-play), Stu Holden (analyst), Ana Jurka (sideline reporter) and Dr. Joe Machnik (rules analyst) will provide coverage for FOX Sports.
The Spanish-language television broadcast available on Univision/TUDN.
How to stream USMNT vs. Bolivia
The match will stream on FOX Sports and the FOX Sports app. Vix will provide a streaming option for Spanish-language broadcasts. Streaming also available on Fubo.
USMNT starting 11 vs. Bolivia: Tyler Adams in lineup
Coach Gregg Berhalter made two changes to the starting lineup from the squad that tied with Brazil in the USMNT's Copa America tune-up match on June 12.
Tyler Adams starts ahead of Yunus Musah in the midfield, and Folarin Balogun starts in place of Ricardo Pepi up top.
This marks Adams' first start since March 24 in the Concacaf Nations League final against Mexico, which the U.S. won 2-0 thanks in part to a goal from Adams.
What are Sunday's Copa America 2024 games?
Sunday's Copa America 2024 slate features two games, both involving teams in Group C:
➤ United States vs. Bolivia at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, 6 p.m. ET (FOX)
➤ Uruguay vs. Panama at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, 9 p.m. ET (FOX)
What are the 2024 Copa America odds?
According to BetMGM, Argentina (+175) are the favorites to win the 2024 Copa America, followed by Brazil (+225), Uruguay (+550), Colombia (+900), United States (+1200) and Mexico (+1200).
Argentina's Lionel Messi (+350) is the favorite to score the most goals in the 2024 Copa America, according to BetMGM. He is followed by Argentina's Uraguay's Darwin Núñez (+400), Argentina's Julián Álvarez (+500), Brazil's Vinicius Junior (+500), Argentina’s Lautaro Martínez (+550) and Brazil's Rodrygo (+800).
What is the USMNT's schedule for Copa America 2024?
The USMNT will play in Group C of Copa America 2024 against Uruguay, Panama and Bolivia.
➤ Sunday, June 23: USA vs. Bolivia in Arlington, Texas, 6 p.m. ET (FOX)
➤ Thursday, June 27: Panama vs. USA in Atlanta, 6 p.m. ET (FOX)
➤ Monday, July 1: USA vs. Uruguay in Kansas City, Missouri, 9 p.m. ET (FOX)
John Strong (play-by-play), Stu Holden (analyst), Ana Jurka (sideline reporter) and Dr. Joe Machnik (rules analyst) will provide on-air coverage for FOX Sports.
Spanish-language broadcasts for the USMNT’s Copa America games available on Univision/TUDN.
Which players are on the USMNT and Bolivia rosters?
USMNT roster
Goalkeepers (3): Ethan Horvath (Cardiff City/Wales), Sean Johnson (Toronto FC/Canada), Matt Turner (Nottingham Forest/England)
Defenders (9): Cameron Carter-Vickers (Celtic/Scotland), Kristoffer Lund (Palermo/Italy), Mark McKenzie (Genk/Belgium), Shaq Moore (Nashville SC), Tim Ream (Fulham/England), Chris Richards (Crystal Palace/England), Antonee Robinson (Fulham/England), Miles Robinson (FC Cincinnati), Joe Scally (Borussia Mönchengladbach/Germany)
Midfielders (7): Tyler Adams (Bournemouth/England), Johnny Cardoso (Real Betis/Spain), Luca de la Torre (Celta Vigo/Spain), Weston McKennie (Juventus/Italy), Yunus Musah (AC Milan; Italy), Gio Reyna (Nottingham Forest/England), Malik Tillman (PSV Eindhoven/Netherlands)
Forwards (7): Brenden Aaronson (Union Berlin/Germany), Folarin Balogun (Monaco/France), Ricardo Pepi (PSV Eindhoven/Netherlands), Christian Pulisic (AC Milan/Italy), Josh Sargent (Norwich City/England), Tim Weah (Juventus/Italy), Haji Wright (Coventry City/England)
Bolivia roster
Goalkeepers (3): Guillermo Viscarra (The Strongest), Carlos Lampe (Bolívar), Gustavo Almada (Universitario de Vinto)
Defenders (8): Diego Medina (Always Ready), Roberto Carlos Fernández (Baltika Kaliningrad/Russia), Marcelo Suarez (Always Ready), Jesús Sagredo (Bolívar), José Sagredo (Bolívar), Luis Haquin (Ponte Preta/Brazil), Adrián Jusino (The Strongest), Yomar Rocha (Bolívar)
Midfielders (9): Leonel Justiniano (Bolívar), Boris Céspedes (Yverdon-Sport/Switzerland), Gabriel Villamíl (LDU Quito/Ecuador), Héctor Cuellar (Always Ready), Fernando Saucedo (Bolívar), Robson Matheus (Always Ready), Miguel Terceros (Santos/Brazil), Ramiro Vaca (Bolívar), Adalid Terrazas (Always Ready)
Forwards (6): Lucas Chávez (Bolívar), Jaume Cuéllar (Barcelona B/Spain), Rodrigo Ramallo (The Strongest), César Menacho (Blooming), Carmelo Algarañaz (Bolívar), Bruno Miranda (The Strongest)
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