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Copa America 2016: Can Lionel Messi lead Argentina to victory?

The Copa America Centenario begins Friday when the U.S. faces Colombia at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.

Copa competition is now in its 100th year, but this is the first time it has been held outside of South America. Ten U.S. cities will be host sites. The championship match will be played June 26 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

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The tournament starts with 16 teams participating in the group stage. Ten are from South America. The others, including the U.