This is the 15th men's football tournament at the Pan American Games since 1951 and the third time there will be a women's competition. It will also be the first for Futsal.
Men's U-20 Tournament
Has three groups of four in the opening round in three venues (João Havelange Stadium, Maracanã Stadium, Zico Football Center) from 15-21 July.
Group A: Brazil, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Honduras
Group B: Bolivia, Mexico, USA, Venezuela
Group C: Argentina, Colombia, Jamaica, Haiti
The three group winners along with the best second-place finisher will advance to the semifinals at Maracanã Stadium on 24 July. The bronze and gold medal games will take place on 27 July also at Maracanã Stadium.
Women's Tournament
Consist of two groups of five in the first round competing in four venues (João Havelange Stadium, Maracanã Stadium, Miécimo da Silva Sport Complex, Zico Football Center) from 12-20 July.
Group A: Brazil, Canada, Ecuador, Jamaica, Uruguay
Group B: Argentina, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, USA
The top two teams from each group will progress to the semifinals at Maracanã Stadium on 23 July with the bronze and gold medal games set for three days later at the same venue.
Futsal Tournament
Has two groups of four in the opening round taking place at Riocentro Pavilion Sports Complex from 23-25 July.
Group A: Brazil, Cuba, Guatemala, Paraguay
Group B: Argentina, Costa Rica, Ecuador, USA
The top two teams from each group will advance to the semifinals on 27 July. The third & fourth place teams from each group will also compete on 27 July in the consolation games with the fifth & seventh place matches taking place the next day. The bronze and gold medal games are set for 28 July.
