2019 Copa América

The 2019 Copa América was the 46th edition of the Copa América, the international men's association football championship organized by South America's football ruling body CONMEBOL. It was held in Brazil and took place between 14 June and 7 July 2019 at 6 venues across the country. This is the first time since 1991 where no CONCACAF nation took part in the tournament.

2019 Copa América
CONMEBOL Copa América Brasil 2019
Vibra o Continente
(Vibra el Continente)
English: Rocking the Continent
Tournament details
Host countryBrazil
Dates14 June – 7 July
Teams12 (from 2 confederations)
Venue(s)6 (in 5 host cities)
Final positions
Champions Brazil (9th title)
Runners-up Peru
Third place Argentina
Fourth place Chile
Tournament statistics
Matches played26
Goals scored60 (2.31 per match)
Attendance867,245 (33,356 per match)
Top scorer(s) Everton
Paolo Guerrero
(3 goals each)
Best player(s) Dani Alves
Best goalkeeper Alisson
Fair play award Brazil

Heading into the tournament, Chile were the two-time defending champions, having won the 2015 and 2016 editions of the tournament, but were eliminated by Peru in the semi-finals leading to the third place match against Argentina, which they also lost.

Host nation Brazil won their ninth title by defeating Peru 3–1 in the final. Argentina took third place by beating Chile 2–1 in the third-place match.

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