Copa America winners and finalists

Since the first South American Championship in 1916, all but six trophies have been won by Uruguay, Argentina or Brazil
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WINNERS  APPEARANCES IN FINAL

Uruguay 15 wins 21 finals

Argentina 14 26

Brazil 8 19

Paraguay 2 8

Peru 2 2

Colombia 1 2

Bolivia 1 2

Chile 4

Mexico 2
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COPA AMERICA ERA FINALS

1975-83: Winner decided on points, with play-off if level

1989-91: Final group stage winner

Current champions Uruguay have reached six finals, winning four, in Copa America era – record bettered only by Brazil

1975  Peru 0-1 / 2-0 Play-off: 1-0 Colombia Host nation: No fixed host

1979  Paraguay 3-0 / 0-1 Play-off: 0-0 Chile No fixed host (Paraguay win on goals scored)

1983  Uruguay 2-0 / 1-1 Brazil No fixed host

1987  Uruguay 1-0 Chile Argentina 

1989  Brazil* – Uruguay Brazil

1991  Argentina* – Brazil Chile

1993  Argentina 2-1 Mexico Ecuador

1995  Uruguay 1-1 (Pens 5-3) Brazil Uruguay

1997  Brazil 3-1 Bolivia Bolivia

1999  Brazil 3-0 Uruguay Paraguay

2001  Colombia 1-0 Mexico Colombia

2004  Brazil 2-2 (Pens 4-2) Argentina Peru

2007  Brazil 3-0 Argentina Venezuela

2011  Uruguay 3-0 Paraguay Argentina
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Source: Copa America

*Topped final group

Picture: Getty Images

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