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Copa America 2021: Why Brazil was chosen to host & which stadiums will games be played in?

The nation has been chosen as a last-minute replacement after both Argentina and Colombia declined to host the tournament

Brazil will host its second Copa America in as many years in June after being awarded the 2021 edition by CONMEBOL.

The South American governing body acted on Monday after both its original selections, Argentina and Colombia, pulled out of hosting duties just two weeks before the competition begins.

But why was Brazil chosen to take over, and where will the Copa games be played? Goal has some of the answers.