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Fox secures Copa America Centenario broadcast rights for U.S. event

NEW YORK -- Fox has secured the rights to broadcast this year's Copa America Centenario.

The network said Wednesday that all 32 matches will be televised on Fox, FS1 or FS2. The tournament takes place at 10 U.S. venues from June 3-26.

The special 16-team event marks the 100th anniversary of the first Copa America, South America's national-team championship. It's being held outside South America for the first time.

The field includes 10 teams from South America and six from the CONCACAF region.

The U.S., Argentina, Brazil and Mexico are seeded. The draw will be held Feb. 21.

The Americans play in the opener at Santa Clara, California. The final is at East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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