Champions/Winners
Copa América Wins by Country 2025
Country | Copa América Wins↓ | Years Won | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Argentina | 16 | 1921, 1925, 1927, 1929, 1937, 1941, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1955, 1957, 1959a, 1991, 1993, 2021, 2024 |
 | Uruguay | 15 | 1916, 1917, 1920, 1923, 1924, 1926, 1935, 1942, 1956, 1959b, 1967, 1983, 1987, 1995, 2011 |
 | Brazil | 9 | 1919, 1922, 1949, 1989, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2007, 2019 |
 | Peru | 2 | 1939, 1975 |
 | Chile | 2 | 2015, 2016 |
 | Paraguay | 2 | 1953, 1979 |
 | Bolivia | 1 | 1963 |
| Total | 47 |
- The Copa América is the main men’s football tournament among national teams from the South American Football Confederation.
- The 2021 Copa América marked the 47th playing of the tournament since its launch in 1916, including twice in 1959 (once in Mar-Apr and again in Dec).
- The 48th Copa América is scheduled to take place from June 20 to July 14, 2024 in the United States. This marks only the second time in the tournament’s history that it has been hosted by a country outside of South America.
- In order to create a proper 12-team field, two additional teams are invited each tournament: Mexico (10 times), Costa Rica (5), United States (4), Jamaica (2), Japan (2), Haiti (1), Honduras (1), Panama (1), and Qatar (1). No invitee has ever won the Copa América, though Mexico has placed 2nd twice and 3rd three times.
The Copa America is one of the largest soccer tournaments in the world. It is an international soccer competition that has been held regularly since 1916. It is contested by the men’s soccer teams that are members of the CONMEBOL, which is the South American Federation of Soccer. Some of the biggest countries in this organization include Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Bolivia.
From time to time, the Copa America will also welcome soccer teams from North America. This includes countries such as the United States, Canada, and Mexico. In general, South America has a stronger soccer pedigree than North America, so the North American teams do not necessarily do as well in the Copa America.
How Is the Copa America Format Decided?
The Copa America is similar to many other international soccer competitions. The first stage is a group stage. For example, countries will be divided into several groups, and they will play the other countries in their groups once. Then, the countries that win the group are advanced to the knockout stage. The knockout stage is typically a single-elimination format.
All of the soccer matches are 90 minutes long. In the group stage, it is possible for a match to end in a draw. Once the tournament gets to the elimination rounds, the matches cannot end in a draw. If the teams are tied after 90 minutes, a total of 30 minutes of extra time will be played. Then, if the teams are still tied, a penalty shootout takes place to decide who goes on.
Which Team Has the Most Copa America Championship Trophies?
The teams with the most titles are Argentina and Uruguay. Argentina has won 16 titles, and Uruguay has won the tournament a total of 15 times. Brazil has also had a lot of success in the tournament, winning a total of 9 titles. Paraguay, Peru, and Chile have each won the tournament twice. Bolivia has won the tournament once. The most recent country to win the tournament was Argentina, which defeated Colombia in the final in 2024. In 2021, Argentina also won the tournament with a score of 1 to 0, beating Brazil in the final. Thus, the last back-to-back winner is Argentina, which won the tournament in 2021 and 2024.
When Will the Copa America Take Place Next
The 49th edition of the tournament is slated for June-July 2028, organized by CONMEBOL. As of late October 2025, the host nation remains unconfirmed. Countries under consideration include Ecuador—whose turn it would be under CONMEBOL’s traditional rotation—and the United States, which reportedly may host again given its strong infrastructure. The ten CONMEBOL member nations will automatically qualify, and there is expectation of invited teams from CONCACAF expanding the field, potentially up to 16 teams. As final host and format details are confirmed, the 2028 edition promises to be another major chapter in the long-running South American championship.
