Venezuela's COVID-19 surge at Copa America

Updated June 13 2021 - 8:15am, first published 8:11am
The National Stadium in Brazilia is set to host the Copa American opener Brazil and Venezuela.
The National Stadium in Brazilia is set to host the Copa American opener Brazil and Venezuela.

Eight Venezuela soccer players in Brazil for the Copa America have tested positive for COVID-19, health officials said on Saturday, a day before they meet the hosts in the tournament's opening game.

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