Doha: After impressing on their debut final year, Qatar could be hoping for a stepped forward performance on the 2020 Copa America wherein the Asian champions are set to play 5 fits in the group phase.

Qatar - the 2022 World Cup hosts - acting as a guest side alongside Japan inside the 2019 edition, lost to Argentina (2-0) however drew 2-2 in opposition to Paraguay earlier than being edged out by Colombia (1-0).

According to details, the 2020 Copa America may be held from June 12 to July 12, with Qatar and Australia also being invited as guests team.

While Qatar featured in 3 fits an ultimate year, Felix Sanchez’s facet will have 5 showed furnishings this summer.

They have been tagged with Colombia, reigning champion Brazil, Venezuela, Ecuador and Peru in Group B. Argentina, Colombia, Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay will conflict in Group A.

Last year, five-time FIFA World Cup champions Brazil received the final in opposition to Peru. Qatar will open its marketing campaign in opposition to Peru on June 14, observed with the aid of suits against Ecuador (June 18), Brazil (June 23), Venezuela (June 28) and Columbia (July 1).

According to the new machine of the tournament, the primary four groups from every organization will qualify for the quarter-finals.

The tournament, which for the primary time in records has two host countries, will distribute 38 matches inside the two host nations, Colombia and Argentina.

The objective is to bring South American football to all of the fans within the continent.

Each of the host countries will maintain the fits of the North Zone or South Zone groups, as well as, quarter-final suits and a semifinal match, respectively.

Source: Thepeninsulaqatar