The Copa América is the premier international football tournament for men’s national teams in South America, organized by CONMEBOL.
First held in 1916, it is the oldest still-running continental football competition in the world and features many of the region’s most successful and passionate teams. Known for its technical quality, fierce rivalries, and rich history, the tournament holds a special place in global football.
Copa América was previously called the South American Championship in 1916-1967. Until 1992, teams competed in a round-robin group and/or a two-legged final to determine the winner.
Brazil has won the Copa América the most number of times with 5 victories, followed by Argentina with 3 wins.
List of Copa América winners:
- 2024: Argentina vs Colombia (1-0 a.e.t.) in United States
- 2021: Argentina vs Brazil (1-0) in Brazil
- 2019: Brazil vs Peru (3-1) in Brazil
- 2016: Chile vs Argentina (0-0 a.e.t. 4-2 p.) in United States
- 2015: Chile vs Argentina (0-0 a.e.t. 4-1 p.) in Chile
- 2011: Uruguay vs Paraguay (3-0) in Argentina
- 2007: Brazil vs Argentina (3-0) in Venezuela
- 2004: Brazil vs Argentina (2-2 4-2 p.) in Peru
- 2001: Colombia vs Mexico (1-0) in Colombia
- 1999: Brazil vs Uruguay (3-0) in Paraguay
- 1997: Brazil vs Bolivia (3-1) in Bolivia
- 1995: Uruguay vs Brazil (1-1 5-3 p.) in Uruguay
- 1993: Argentina vs Mexico (2-1) in Ecuador
Legend:
a.e.t. – After Extra Time
p. – Penalty Shoot-Out