Comprehensive Guide to Copa America Winners And Year
The Copa America is South America’s premier football tournament, organized by CONMEBOL. From the inaugural competition in 1916 to the newest champion crowned in 2024, the tournament has showcased the continent’s greatest national teams. This article provides a complete, chronological list of Copa America Winners And Year, helping fans discover every nation that has lifted the trophy.
Early Years (1916 – 1939)
The first edition of the Copa America was held in 1916 to celebrate the centenary of Argentina’s independence. In its early decades the competition was contested irregularly, often featuring just three or four teams. Despite the limited field, the tournament set the foundation for South America’s football rivalry.
- 1916 – Uruguay
- 1917 – Uruguay
- 1919 – Brazil
- 1920 – Uruguay
- 1921 – Argentina
- 1922 – Brazil
- 1923 – Uruguay
- 1924 – Uruguay
- 1925 – Argentina
- 1926 – Uruguay
- 1927 – Argentina
- 1929 – Argentina
- 1935 – Uruguay
- 1937 – Argentina
- 1939 – Peru
Mid‑Century Expansion (1941 – 1975)
After a hiatus caused by World War II, the tournament returned with a more regular schedule. The 1940s and 1950s saw the rise of new champions while Uruguay and Argentina continued to dominate.
- 1941 – Argentina
- 1942 – Uruguay
- 1945 – Argentina
- 1946 – Argentina
- 1947 – Argentina
- 1949 – Brazil
- 1953 – Paraguay
- 1955 – Argentina
- 1956 – Uruguay
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