ANKARA

The 2020 Copa America has been delayed for a year due to the spread of the coronavirus across the globe, the South American Football Confederation said on Tuesday.

CONMEBOL stated on its website that the 2020 edition of the Copa America has been postponed to June 11-July 11, 2021 after analyzing the global spread of COVID-19 and considering recommendations in the field of health.

The 47th Copa America had been planned to be held on June 12-July 12, 2020 by Argentina and Colombia.

Earlier Tuesday, European football's governing body UEFA postponed the EURO 2020 for one year for the