Brazil says 31 Copa America players, officials test positive for Covid-19

Confirmation of more cases of infection came as the South American Football Confederation defended itself against accusations that the tournament, which was awarded to Brazil with less than two weeks notice, was cobbled together at the last minute.

Brazil's Ministry of Health said on Monday that 31 players and Copa America delegation members had tested positive for Covid-19 by Sunday, the first day of the 10-nation South American soccer tournament.