The Copa América

South America's Major Football Tournament

The Copa América is South America's most prestigious international football tournament for men's senior national teams.

First held in 1916, it is the oldest continental football tournament in the world.

The tournament is organized by the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL).

Held every four years.
Features 12 teams, including the 10 CONMEBOL member nations and two invited teams.
Teams are divided into three groups of four.
The top two teams from each group advance to the knockout stage.
The knockout stage consists of quarterfinals, semifinals, and a final.

Uruguay has won the Copa América a record 15 times.

Argentina and Brazil have each won the tournament 14 times.

In 2021, Argentina won its first Copa América title in 28 years, with Lionel Messi scoring the winning goal.

The Copa América is a highly competitive tournament that showcases the best of South American football.

It has played a significant role in the development of the sport in the region and has helped produce some of the world's greatest players.

The tournament also brings together fans from across South America, creating a festive and passionate atmosphere.