Copa América

CONMEBOL Copa América • Trophy: Copa América Trophy

Reigning ChampionsArgentina ↗Record Titles: Argentina (16x)

📖 Competition Overview

The oldest still-running continental football competition in the world. First held in Buenos Aires in 1916, Copa América is famed for its fierce physical intensity, raw technical passion, and magical South American flair.

Tournament Format:

10 CONMEBOL nations plus invited confederation guests competing in group stages followed by quarter-finals, semi-finals, and final.

⏳ Finals Timeline & Historic Editions

3 Documented Finals

2024

Host: United States

1 - 0 (a.e.t.)

🏆Argentinadef.Colombia

“Lautaro Martínez scored in the 112th minute in Miami after an emotional injured Lionel Messi was substituted.”

⚽ Top Scorer: Lautaro Martínez (5G)⭐ MVP: James Rodríguez

2021

Host: Brazil

1 - 0

🏆Argentinadef.Brazil

“Ángel Di María’s chipped finish at the Maracanã delivered Lionel Messi his first senior international trophy.”

⚽ Top Scorer: Lionel Messi & Luis Díaz (4G)⭐ MVP: Lionel Messi

2019

Host: Brazil

3 - 1

🏆Brazildef.Peru

“Dani Alves captained Brazil to glory at home in Rio de Janeiro, lifting his 40th career trophy.”

⚽ Top Scorer: Everton & Paolo Guerrero (3G)⭐ MVP: Dani Alves

Most Successful Nations

Argentina ↗Champions (Record 16 times)

16x 🏆

Uruguay ↗Champions (15 times)

15x 🏆

Brazil ↗Champions (9 times)

9x 🏆

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