The official schedule, betting odds and group draws are now available for fans to get excited for this weekend's upcoming 2011 Copa América, otherwise known as Copa América Argentina 2011, where competing South American soccer clubs will earn a spot in the upcoming 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup in Brazil. Argentina is set with eight host sites ready for the best in South American soccer -- from favorites like the host country and Brazil to longshots like Costa Rica -- a late invitee after Japan (another invite) backed out.
The tournament begins this Friday, July 1 and extends through the championship game on July 24. Here are the official group results and betting odds for the 2011 Copa América:
Group A
Argentina
Brazil
Uruguay
Group B
Chile
Colombia
Paraguay
Group C
Bolivia
Peru
Venezuela
Group D
Costa Rica
Ecuador
Mexico
Official Betting Odds for 2011 Copa América (from Bodog):
Argentina - 1/1
Brazil - 7/4
Chile - 10/1
Uruguay - 11/1
Paraguay - 16/1
Colombia - 28/1
Mexico - 22/1
Ecuador - 50/1
Venezuela - 80/1
Bolivia - 150/1
Peru - 150/1
Costa Rica - 200/1