Most successful nations and winners by year

With South American flair and a host of world-class players on show, Copa America is one of the most exciting dates on the soccer calendar.

2024 Copa America is sure to be one of the most thrilling yet, with extra teams and iconic American arenas. This time around, an expanded version will see six CONCACAF nations compete alongside the 10 CONMEBOL entrants, with the United States both qualifying and hosting, joined by Mexico, Canada, Costa Rica, Panama, and Jamaica.

So, as the anticipation builds, let’s have a look back at the previous winners of South America’s top international competition.

Running for longer and held more regularly than other major international tournaments, there is a fairly extensive list of Copa America winners.

Argentina and Uruguay currently share the No.1 spot with 15 successes each. The former are the current holders, but that was their first title since 1993. Uruguay, meanwhile, were an early powerhouse in international soccer with two World Cups, also picking up eight of their 15 Copa Americas before the end of the Second World War.

It may surprise many to see Brazil back in third with nine titles, but six of them have come from 1989 onwards, while only Argentina (29) has contested more finals (21).

After that, it’s a big drop-off with Paraguay, Peru, and Chile all on two titles. The latter won theirs back-to-back in 2015 and 2016, while the other two have gone without a Copa America trophy since 1979 and 1975, respectively.

Finally, Bolivia won the 1963 edition, while Colombia lifted the trophy for the first time in 2001.

Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil have traditionally dominated Copa America, but other nations have been unlucky in multiple finals.