The two exotic teams who will play in the Copa America

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Two new teams will take part in this years Copa America. AFP

The Copa America will be played between June and July 2019 and will include two nations from outside South America. Both Japan and Qatar have been invited to take part in this summer's event.

Japan

It will be the second time the nation participate in the tournament, having also competed in 1999 with one of their youth teams. This will be their first time with the senior team.

Qatar

The 2022 World Cup hosts have also been invited, having already won the 2019 Asian Cup.

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