Copa America Winners: A Historical Look at the Champions Since 1975
Copa America 2024 is set to kick off on June 20th, and fans around the world are eagerly awaiting the start of the prestigious tournament. As we look forward to the upcoming competition, it’s also important to reflect on the rich history of the Copa America and the teams that have emerged victorious over the years.
Since the tournament officially adopted the name ‘Copa America’ in 1975, there have been a total of 14 different winners, showcasing the competitive nature of South American football. Let’s take a trip down memory lane and revisit the champions from 1975 to the present day.
Year: 1975
Winning Team: Peru
Runner-up: Colombia
Year: 1979
Winning Team: Paraguay
Runner-up: Chile
Year: 1983
Winning Team: Uruguay
Runner-up: Brazil
Year: 1987
Winning Team: Uruguay
Runner-up: Chile
Year: 1989
Winning Team: Brazil
Runner-up: Uruguay
Year: 1991
Winning Team: Argentina
Runner-up: Brazil
Year: 1993
Winning Team: Argentina
Runner-up: Mexico
Year: 1995
Winning Team: Uruguay
Runner-up: Brazil
Year: 1997
Winning Team: Brazil
Runner-up: Bolivia
Year: 1999
Winning Team: Brazil
Runner-up: Uruguay
Year: 2001
Winning Team: Colombia
Runner-up: Mexico
Year: 2004
Winning Team: Brazil
Runner-up: Argentina
Year: 2007
Winning Team: Brazil
Runner-up: Argentina
Year: 2011
Winning Team: Uruguay
Runner-up: Paraguay
Year: 2015
Winning Team: Chile
Runner-up: Argentina
Year: 2016
Winning Team: Chile
Runner-up: Argentina
Year: 2019
Winning Team: Brazil
Runner-up: Peru
Year: 2021
Winning Team: Argentina
Runner-up: Brazil
Brazil leads the way with five Copa America titles since 1975, followed closely by Uruguay with four titles. Argentina ended their 28-year drought in 2021 with a victory, while Chile also made history with their first two titles in 2015 and 2016.
As we look ahead to the 2024 Copa America, it will be interesting to see if any new teams can etch their names into the history books and join the illustrious list of champions. Stay tuned for what promises to be another thrilling edition of South America’s premier football tournament.